Average Medicaid Upper Endoscopy (EGD) Payments
Typical Medicaid Upper Endoscopy (EGD) reimbursement across 2,153 cities
Avg. Medicaid Paid
$251.83
Price Range
$0.00 – $1,810
Total Claims
5.9M
Cities
2153
Typical Payment Range
Typical Medicaid Upper Endoscopy (EGD) payments fall between $76.12 and $225.09 per claim (median: $127.97). The top 10% of payments exceed $381.16.
Based on per-provider averages across all Medicaid claims in this category.
About This Procedure
Upper endoscopy examines the lining of the esophagus, stomach, and first part of the small intestine using a thin, flexible tube with a camera.
Why do these costs look low?
These figures represent Medicaid reimbursement rates — the amounts that state Medicaid programs actually paid providers. Medicaid typically reimburses significantly less than private insurance or out-of-pocket prices. If you have private insurance or are paying cash, expect higher costs. See the cost components below for per-code averages.
Costs by City
| City | Avg. Paid | Min / Max | Claims | Providers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Flushing, NY | $306.22 | $54.96 – $1,047 | 93,103 | 35 |
| New York, NY | $375.46 | $41.70 – $690.18 | 133,047 | 106 |
| Brooklyn, NY | $322.26 | $35.23 – $1,180 | 138,581 | 113 |
Cost Components
National averages for each billing code in this procedure category. Sorted by claim volume.
| Code | Description | Avg. Paid | Claims | Providers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 43239 | EGD w/biopsy upper GI | $253.86 | 5,956,836 | 9,455 |
| 43235 | EGD diagnostic upper GI | $254.50 | 202,728 | 958 |
| 43248 | EGD w/dilation guide wire | $140.00 | 59,963 | 186 |
| 43249 | EGD w/balloon dilation | $350.47 | 27,932 | 155 |
| 43251 | EGD w/snare removal | $247.77 | 8,994 | 30 |
| 43255 | EGD w/control bleeding | $475.08 | 7,407 | 9 |
| 43246 | EGD w/PEG tube placement | $137.82 | 3,019 | 30 |
| 43237 | EGD w/endoscopic us | $308.70 | 2,887 | 33 |
| 43250 | EGD w/tumor removal | $258.39 | 2,380 | 11 |
| 43244 | EGD w/band ligation | $253.62 | 1,697 | 25 |
| 43236 | EGD w/submucosal injection | $37.02 | 1,037 | 6 |
| 43245 | EGD w/dilation stricture | $91.88 | 1,020 | 10 |
| 43247 | EGD w/foreign body removal | $93.65 | 915 | 11 |
| 43252 | EGD w/optical endomicroscopy | $166.89 | 722 | 10 |
| 43254 | EGD w/endo mucosal resection | $164.97 | 472 | 2 |
| 43242 | EGD w/us guided inj/asp | $234.58 | 258 | 9 |
| 43253 | EGD w/injection sclerosis | $179.99 | 161 | 4 |
| 43238 | EGD w/us guided needle bx | $618.60 | 13 | 1 |
| 43241 | EGD w/tube/catheter | $91.14 | 13 | 1 |
| 43240 | EGD w/drainage pseudocyst | — | — | — |
| 43243 | EGD w/injection varices | — | — | — |
These averages group common billing codes used when providers bill Medicaid for this procedure. Individual costs will vary.