Biopsy of esophagus, stomach, and/or upper small bowel using a flexible endoscope Cost Comparison

43239 (HCPCS)

Cash prices (without insurance) for Biopsy of esophagus, stomach, and/or upper small bowel using a flexible endoscope (CPT 43239) range from $685 to $3,210 across 4 hospitals in 3 states. The national average cash price is $1,049.

A biopsy of the esophagus, stomach, and upper small bowel is a procedure where a doctor uses a thin, flexible tube with a camera to look inside these organs and collect small tissue samples for laboratory testing. Your doctor might recommend this procedure if you have symptoms like difficulty swallowing, persistent heartburn, stomach pain, or signs of bleeding, or to check for infections, inflammation, or abnormal growths. During the procedure you will be given medication to help you relax, and the doctor will gently pass the flexible tube through your mouth and into your stomach and small bowel to examine the tissue and collect samples, which typically takes 15-30 minutes.