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Esophagus endoscopy/ligation cost at US hospitals
Esophagus endoscopy/ligation · CPT 43205
$1,896.99
lowest cash price
$3,386.25
national median
$4,128.80
highest cash price
5
hospitals with a published cash price
Middle half of hospitals (25th–75th percentile) against the full range. The same procedure varies $1,896.99–$4,128.80 — the variation is the story.
Median cash price over time
Dec 1, 2025 ($1,896.99) → Jul 1, 2026 ($2,640.00)
By state
| State | Hospitals | Lowest cash | Median | Highest |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Jersey | 1 | $1,896.99 | $1,896.99 | $1,896.99 |
| Ohio | 2 | $2,640.00 | $2,640.00 | $3,386.25 |
| Pennsylvania | 2 | $4,024.20 | $4,024.20 | $4,128.80 |
All hospitals
| Hospital | Location | Cash price | Negotiated range |
|---|---|---|---|
| JFK Johnson Rehabilitation Institute (JRI) | Edison, NJ | $1,896.99 | $295.53 – $1,991.84 |
| University Hospitals Samaritan Medical Center | Ashland, OH | $2,640.00 | $1,860.96 – $3,349.72 |
| University Hospitals St. John Medical Center | Westlake OH, OH | $3,386.25 | $1,106.18 – $4,063.50 |
| UPMC Presbyterian | Pittsburgh, PA | $4,024.20 | $550.23 – $5,700.95 |
| UPMC Wellsboro | Wellsboro, PA | $4,128.80 | $559.77 – $4,644.90 |