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Upper endoscopy with esophagus stretching: what insurers pay

EGD with balloon (43249) or guide-wire (43248) dilation of a narrowed esophagus. Commercial negotiated rates by hospital and market, next to Medicare for the same code.

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CPT 43249: Esoph Egd Dilation <30 Mm

107 hospitals in 36 markets. National Medicare rate $1,960, surgery center $894.

MarketHospitals25th pctMedian75th pctLow–high
Atlanta GA4———$3,792–$4,140
Austin TX2———$1,232–$4,282
Boston MA7$2,178$2,410$2,504$1,576–$3,555
California (statewide)1———$7,693–$7,693
Chicago IL7$3,128$3,731$4,490$1,694–$4,955
Cleveland OH5$3,484$3,502$4,656$2,525–$4,831
Dallas-Fort Worth TX4———$3,971–$5,732
Denver CO7$1,954$3,872$4,040$1,628–$4,195
Detroit MI7$1,131$1,151$1,306$1,131–$3,200
Georgia (statewide)1———$4,797–$4,797
Houston TX1———$3,578–$3,578
Illinois (statewide)1———$1,728–$1,728
Indianapolis IN1———$1,139–$1,139
Kansas (statewide)1———$2,858–$2,858
Las Vegas NV2———$1,952–$2,727
Los Angeles CA2———$5,705–$14,322
Miami-Fort Lauderdale FL2———$1,999–$3,052
Minneapolis-St. Paul MN2———$2,372–$2,386
Nashville TN4———$1,637–$2,895
New York (statewide)1———$5,417–$5,417
New York City2———$4,913–$8,442
Ohio (statewide)1———$3,440–$3,440
Philadelphia PA5$3,640$6,648$6,993$3,453–$8,155
Phoenix AZ3———$2,788–$2,897
Pittsburgh PA1———$4,387–$4,387
Portland OR6$6,073$6,073$6,593$6,073–$6,766
Research Triangle NC1———$3,720–$3,720
Richmond VA2———$4,146–$4,177
San Antonio TX1———$3,176–$3,176
San Diego CA1———$2,468–$2,468
San Francisco Bay Area CA3———$11,715–$15,618
Seattle-Tacoma WA6$6,144$6,566$7,795$5,165–$8,457
St. Louis MO7$1,820$1,925$2,174$1,349–$3,050
Tampa FL2———$2,494–$5,611
Washington DC3———$3,480–$3,580
Wisconsin (statewide)1———$2,183–$2,183
HospitalMarketMedian across insurers× MedicareInsurersFile date
Corewell Health Beaumont Grosse Pointe HospitalDetroit MI$1,1310.6×12026-05-01
Corewell Health William Beaumont University HospitDetroit MI$1,1310.6×12026-05-01
Corewell Health Beaumont Troy HospitalDetroit MI$1,1310.6×12026-05-01
Hendricks Regional HealthIndianapolis IN$1,1390.6×22026-05-20
Trinity Health Oakland HospitalDetroit MI$1,1510.6×162026-03-31
Ascension Seton Medical Center AustinAustin TX$1,2320.6×22026-01-01
Mclaren Port HuronDetroit MI$1,2580.7×12025-12-31
Mercy Hospital SouthSt. Louis MO$1,3490.7×12026-06-10
Henry Ford Health Rochester HospitalDetroit MI$1,3550.7×12026-01-01
Lahey Hospital & Medical Center, BurlingtonBoston MA$1,5760.7×32026-04-01
Adventhealth PorterDenver CO$1,6280.8×42026-04-01
Adventhealth ParkerDenver CO$1,6280.8×42026-04-01
Ascension Saint Thomas RutherfordNashville TN$1,6370.9×12026-01-01
Endeavor Health Northwest Community HospitalChicago IL$1,6940.8×32026-04-01
Mercy Hospital St LouisSt. Louis MO$1,7150.9×12026-06-04
Sarah Bush Lincoln Health CenterIllinois (statewide)$1,7280.8×22026-06-03
Missouri Baptist Medical CenterSt. Louis MO$1,9251.0×52025-12-15
Barnes-Jewish West County HospitalSt. Louis MO$1,9251.0×52025-12-15
Barnes-Jewish St Peters HospitalSt. Louis MO$1,9251.0×52025-12-15
Henderson HospitalLas Vegas NV$1,9521.0×42026-09-01
Mount Sinai Medical Center Of Florida, IncMiami-Fort Lauderdale FL$1,9991.0×52026-03-13
Vanderbilt University Medical CenterNashville TN$2,0251.1×72025-10-01
Winchester HospitalBoston MA$2,0510.9×42026-04-01
Orthopaedic Hospital Of WisconsinWisconsin (statewide)$2,1831.1×32026-01-01
UCHealth University of Colorado HospitalDenver CO$2,2811.1×32025-11-01
Beth Israel Deaconess Hospital - PlymouthBoston MA$2,3041.0×22026-04-01
Park Nicollet Methodist HospitalMinneapolis-St. Paul MN$2,3721.2×42026-03-31
Lakeview Memorial HospitalMinneapolis-St. Paul MN$2,3861.2×42026-03-31
New England Baptist HospitalBoston MA$2,4101.1×42026-04-01
Ascension Saint Thomas Hospital (Midtown + West)Nashville TN$2,4101.3×22026-01-01
Mercy Hospital JeffersonSt. Louis MO$2,4231.3×12026-06-10
Beverly Hospital CorporationBoston MA$2,4421.1×52026-04-01
Scripps Green HospitalSan Diego CA$2,4681.0×12026-03-30
Tampa General HospitalTampa FL$2,4941.2×32026-04-01
University Hospitals - Elyria Medical CenterCleveland OH$2,5251.4×32026-07-14
Anna Jaques HospitalBoston MA$2,5651.1×42026-04-01
University Medical Center of Southern NevadaLas Vegas NV$2,7271.4×72026-07-01
HonorHealth Scottsdale Thompson Peak Medical CenterPhoenix AZ$2,7881.4×42026-04-01
Menorah Medical CenterKansas (statewide)$2,8581.6×52026-09-01
TriStar StoneCrest Medical CenterNashville TN$2,8951.6×52026-09-01
HonorHealth Scottsdale Osborn Medical CenterPhoenix AZ$2,8971.4×52026-04-01
HonorHealth Scottsdale Shea Medical CenterPhoenix AZ$2,8971.4×52026-04-01
Endeavor Health Edward HospitalChicago IL$2,9621.4×22026-04-01
Barnes Jewish HospitalSt. Louis MO$3,0501.6×52025-12-15
Cleveland Clinic HospitalMiami-Fort Lauderdale FL$3,0521.5×32026-06-15
Methodist HospitalSan Antonio TX$3,1761.6×52026-09-01
Harper University HospitalDetroit MI$3,2001.7×22026-09-02
Endeavor Health Evanston HospitalChicago IL$3,2941.6×22026-04-01
Bethesda NorthOhio (statewide)$3,4401.8×42026-04-01
Riddle Memorial HospitalPhiladelphia PA$3,4531.8×22026-04-01
Reston Hospital CenterWashington DC$3,4801.8×42026-09-01
Medina HospitalCleveland OH$3,4841.9×42026-06-15
Stonesprings Hospital CenterWashington DC$3,4881.8×42026-09-01
Cleveland Clinic Lutheran HospitalCleveland OH$3,5021.9×32026-06-15
Beth Israel Deaconess Medical CenterBoston MA$3,5551.6×22026-04-01
Houston Methodist HospitalHouston TX$3,5781.9×62026-04-01
Inova Alexandria HospitalWashington DC$3,5801.8×52026-04-01
Bryn Mawr HospitalPhiladelphia PA$3,6401.9×22026-04-01
Duke University HospitalResearch Triangle NC$3,7201.9×12026-04-01
Endeavor Health Elmhurst HospitalChicago IL$3,7311.8×22026-04-01
Piedmont Newnan HospitalAtlanta GA$3,7922.0×62026-07-01
Piedmont Atlanta HospitalAtlanta GA$3,8702.0×62026-07-01
Piedmont Fayette HospitalAtlanta GA$3,8702.0×62026-07-01
HCA HealthONE SwedishDenver CO$3,8721.9×42026-09-01
Medical City PlanoDallas-Fort Worth TX$3,9712.1×52026-09-01
HCA HealthONE Presbyterian/St. Luke'sDenver CO$3,9912.0×42026-09-01
Baylor University Medical CenterDallas-Fort Worth TX$4,0632.1×32026-06-29
HCA HealthONE Sky RidgeDenver CO$4,0882.0×42026-09-01
Emory University HospitalAtlanta GA$4,1402.1×62026-04-01
CJW Medical Center (Chippenham + Johnston-Willis)Richmond VA$4,1462.2×42026-09-01
Rush University Medical CenterChicago IL$4,1632.0×22026-09-25
Henrico Doctors' HospitalRichmond VA$4,1772.2×42026-09-01
Hca Healthone RoseDenver CO$4,1952.1×42026-09-01
St David's Medical CenterAustin TX$4,2822.2×52026-09-01
Upmc Presbyterian ShadysidePittsburgh PA$4,3872.4×12026-03-06
Medical City MckinneyDallas-Fort Worth TX$4,4852.3×52026-09-01
Cleveland Clinic (main campus)Cleveland OH$4,6562.6×22026-06-16
Emory Houston Hospital Warner RobinsGeorgia (statewide)$4,7972.9×32026-04-01
University of Chicago Medical CenterChicago IL$4,8182.3×22026-04-01
Cleveland Clinic Hillcrest HospitalCleveland OH$4,8312.7×32026-06-15
Montefiore Medical CenterNew York City$4,9132.0×92026-04-01
Loyola University Medical CenterChicago IL$4,9552.4×12026-03-31
Overlake Hospital Medical CenterSeattle-Tacoma WA$5,1652.3×52026-04-01
Stony Brook University HospitalNew York (statewide)$5,4172.3×52026-06-10
Morton Plant HospitalTampa FL$5,6112.8×32026-01-01
Keck Hospital Of UscLos Angeles CA$5,7052.3×52026-04-01
Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital DallasDallas-Fort Worth TX$5,7323.0×22026-04-21
Legacy Emanuel Medical CenterPortland OR$6,0732.9×52026-04-01
Legacy Good Samaritan Medical CenterPortland OR$6,0732.9×52026-04-01
Legacy Mount Hood Medical CenterPortland OR$6,0732.9×52026-04-01
Legacy Meridian Park Medical CenterPortland OR$6,0732.9×52026-04-01
St Clare HospitalSeattle-Tacoma WA$6,1442.7×72026-02-28
St Anthony HospitalSeattle-Tacoma WA$6,1442.7×72026-02-28
Jefferson Stratford HospitalPhiladelphia PA$6,6483.1×32026-09-15
Providence St Vincent Medical CenterPortland OR$6,7663.2×32026-04-01
Providence Portland Medical CenterPortland OR$6,7663.2×32026-04-01
Swedish Medical CenterSeattle-Tacoma WA$6,9893.1×52026-04-01
Thomas Jefferson University HospitalPhiladelphia PA$6,9933.5×32026-09-15
Los Robles Hospital & Medical CenterCalifornia (statewide)$7,6933.1×52026-09-01
Tacoma General Allenmore HospitalSeattle-Tacoma WA$8,0643.6×52026-08-27
Inspira Medical Center Mullica HillPhiladelphia PA$8,1553.8×12026-03-24
NYU Langone Hospitals (Orthopedic Hospital + Tisch files)New York City$8,4423.5×72026-01-01
Multicare Good Samaritan HospitalSeattle-Tacoma WA$8,4573.8×42026-08-27
John Muir Medical Center - Walnut Creek CampusSan Francisco Bay Area CA$11,7154.3×62026-03-23
John Muir Medical Center - Concord CampusSan Francisco Bay Area CA$11,7154.3×62026-03-23
Cedars-Sinai Medical CenterLos Angeles CA$14,3225.8×32025-11-26
Stanford Health CareSan Francisco Bay Area CA$15,6185.5×42026-04-01

CPT 43248: Egd Guide Wire Insertion

103 hospitals in 34 markets. National Medicare rate $927, surgery center $498.

MarketHospitals25th pctMedian75th pctLow–high
Atlanta GA4———$3,453–$3,792
Austin TX2———$909–$3,598
Boston MA7$1,454$1,482$1,603$1,257–$1,845
California (statewide)1———$7,139–$7,139
Chicago IL7$2,186$2,592$3,490$1,520–$4,452
Cleveland OH5$3,484$3,502$3,810$2,525–$4,656
Dallas-Fort Worth TX4———$2,850–$3,616
Denver CO7$2,220$2,994$3,121$1,628–$3,227
Detroit MI7$832$1,131$1,131$716–$2,808
Georgia (statewide)1———$4,221–$4,221
Houston TX1———$3,578–$3,578
Indianapolis IN1———$2,352–$2,352
Kansas (statewide)1———$2,750–$2,750
Las Vegas NV2———$2,017–$2,060
Los Angeles CA1———$4,891–$4,891
Miami-Fort Lauderdale FL2———$1,914–$2,844
Minneapolis-St. Paul MN2———$1,491–$1,913
Nashville TN4———$928–$2,895
New York (statewide)1———$4,411–$4,411
New York City2———$1,500–$6,487
Ohio (statewide)1———$1,712–$1,712
Philadelphia PA5$3,640$6,300$6,648$3,453–$8,155
Phoenix AZ3———$2,678–$2,788
Pittsburgh PA1———$4,387–$4,387
Portland OR6$5,296$6,042$6,042$5,048–$6,042
Richmond VA2———$4,146–$4,146
San Antonio TX1———$2,592–$2,592
San Diego CA1———$1,167–$1,167
San Francisco Bay Area CA2———$8,960–$8,960
Seattle-Tacoma WA6$3,282$3,292$3,366$2,770–$3,604
St. Louis MO6$1,768$1,925$2,128$1,349–$3,050
Tampa FL2———$2,494–$3,294
Washington DC4———$2,857–$3,010
Wisconsin (statewide)1———$2,183–$2,183
HospitalMarketMedian across insurers× MedicareInsurersFile date
Trinity Health Oakland HospitalDetroit MI$7160.8×162026-03-31
Mclaren Port HuronDetroit MI$7820.9×12025-12-31
Henry Ford Health Rochester HospitalDetroit MI$8811.0×22026-01-01
Ascension Seton Medical Center AustinAustin TX$9091.0×32026-01-01
Vanderbilt University Medical CenterNashville TN$9281.1×82025-10-01
Corewell Health Beaumont Grosse Pointe HospitalDetroit MI$1,1311.3×12026-05-01
Corewell Health William Beaumont University HospitDetroit MI$1,1311.3×12026-05-01
Corewell Health Beaumont Troy HospitalDetroit MI$1,1311.3×12026-05-01
Scripps Green HospitalSan Diego CA$1,1671.0×12026-03-30
Anna Jaques HospitalBoston MA$1,2571.2×52026-04-01
Mercy Hospital SouthSt. Louis MO$1,3491.5×12026-06-10
Ascension Saint Thomas RutherfordNashville TN$1,4471.7×22026-01-01
Beth Israel Deaconess Medical CenterBoston MA$1,4481.3×32026-04-01
Beth Israel Deaconess Hospital - PlymouthBoston MA$1,4601.3×32026-04-01
Winchester HospitalBoston MA$1,4821.4×42026-04-01
Park Nicollet Methodist HospitalMinneapolis-St. Paul MN$1,4911.6×42026-03-31
Montefiore Medical CenterNew York City$1,5001.3×82026-04-01
Endeavor Health Northwest Community HospitalChicago IL$1,5201.6×32026-04-01
Ascension Saint Thomas Hospital (Midtown + West)Nashville TN$1,5351.8×32026-01-01
Lahey Hospital & Medical Center, BurlingtonBoston MA$1,5761.4×32026-04-01
Adventhealth PorterDenver CO$1,6281.7×42026-04-01
Adventhealth ParkerDenver CO$1,6281.7×42026-04-01
New England Baptist HospitalBoston MA$1,6301.5×42026-04-01
Bethesda NorthOhio (statewide)$1,7121.9×42026-04-01
Mercy Hospital St LouisSt. Louis MO$1,7151.9×12026-06-04
Endeavor Health Edward HospitalChicago IL$1,8231.9×22026-04-01
Beverly Hospital CorporationBoston MA$1,8451.7×52026-04-01
Lakeview Memorial HospitalMinneapolis-St. Paul MN$1,9132.0×42026-03-31
Mount Sinai Medical Center Of Florida, IncMiami-Fort Lauderdale FL$1,9142.0×52026-03-13
Barnes-Jewish West County HospitalSt. Louis MO$1,9252.1×52025-12-15
Barnes-Jewish St Peters HospitalSt. Louis MO$1,9252.1×52025-12-15
Henderson HospitalLas Vegas NV$2,0172.1×42026-09-01
University Medical Center of Southern NevadaLas Vegas NV$2,0602.1×72026-07-01
Orthopaedic Hospital Of WisconsinWisconsin (statewide)$2,1832.4×32026-01-01
Missouri Baptist Medical CenterSt. Louis MO$2,1962.4×52025-12-15
Hendricks Regional HealthIndianapolis IN$2,3522.5×22026-05-20
Tampa General HospitalTampa FL$2,4942.6×32026-04-01
University Hospitals - Elyria Medical CenterCleveland OH$2,5252.9×32026-07-14
Endeavor Health Evanston HospitalChicago IL$2,5502.6×32026-04-01
Endeavor Health Elmhurst HospitalChicago IL$2,5922.7×22026-04-01
Methodist HospitalSan Antonio TX$2,5922.9×52026-09-01
HonorHealth Scottsdale Osborn Medical CenterPhoenix AZ$2,6782.8×52026-04-01
HonorHealth Scottsdale Shea Medical CenterPhoenix AZ$2,6782.8×52026-04-01
Menorah Medical CenterKansas (statewide)$2,7503.2×52026-09-01
Overlake Hospital Medical CenterSeattle-Tacoma WA$2,7702.6×52026-04-01
Loyola University Medical CenterChicago IL$2,7852.9×22026-03-31
HonorHealth Scottsdale Thompson Peak Medical CenterPhoenix AZ$2,7882.9×42026-04-01
Harper University HospitalDetroit MI$2,8083.1×22026-09-02
UCHealth University of Colorado HospitalDenver CO$2,8122.9×32025-11-01
Cleveland Clinic HospitalMiami-Fort Lauderdale FL$2,8443.0×32026-06-15
Baylor University Medical CenterDallas-Fort Worth TX$2,8503.1×32026-06-29
Inova Alexandria HospitalWashington DC$2,8573.0×52026-04-01
TriStar StoneCrest Medical CenterNashville TN$2,8953.3×52026-09-01
George Washington Univ HospitalWashington DC$2,9782.8×32026-09-01
HCA HealthONE SwedishDenver CO$2,9943.1×42026-09-01
Reston Hospital CenterWashington DC$3,0103.2×42026-09-01
Stonesprings Hospital CenterWashington DC$3,0103.2×42026-09-01
Medical City PlanoDallas-Fort Worth TX$3,0163.3×52026-09-01
Barnes Jewish HospitalSt. Louis MO$3,0503.4×52025-12-15
HCA HealthONE Presbyterian/St. Luke'sDenver CO$3,1203.3×42026-09-01
HCA HealthONE Sky RidgeDenver CO$3,1223.3×42026-09-01
Hca Healthone RoseDenver CO$3,2273.4×42026-09-01
St Clare HospitalSeattle-Tacoma WA$3,2823.1×62026-02-28
St Anthony HospitalSeattle-Tacoma WA$3,2823.1×62026-02-28
Morton Plant HospitalTampa FL$3,2943.5×22026-01-01
Swedish Medical CenterSeattle-Tacoma WA$3,3033.1×52026-04-01
Tacoma General Allenmore HospitalSeattle-Tacoma WA$3,3873.2×72026-08-27
Piedmont Newnan HospitalAtlanta GA$3,4533.8×62026-07-01
Riddle Memorial HospitalPhiladelphia PA$3,4533.7×22026-04-01
Medina HospitalCleveland OH$3,4844.1×42026-06-15
Cleveland Clinic Lutheran HospitalCleveland OH$3,5024.1×32026-06-15
Medical City MckinneyDallas-Fort Worth TX$3,5223.9×52026-09-01
Houston Methodist HospitalHouston TX$3,5783.9×62026-04-01
St David's Medical CenterAustin TX$3,5984.0×52026-09-01
Multicare Good Samaritan HospitalSeattle-Tacoma WA$3,6043.4×62026-08-27
Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital DallasDallas-Fort Worth TX$3,6164.0×22026-04-21
Bryn Mawr HospitalPhiladelphia PA$3,6403.9×22026-04-01
Emory University HospitalAtlanta GA$3,7744.2×62026-04-01
Piedmont Atlanta HospitalAtlanta GA$3,7924.2×62026-07-01
Piedmont Fayette HospitalAtlanta GA$3,7924.2×62026-07-01
Cleveland Clinic Hillcrest HospitalCleveland OH$3,8104.4×32026-06-15
CJW Medical Center (Chippenham + Johnston-Willis)Richmond VA$4,1464.7×42026-09-01
Henrico Doctors' HospitalRichmond VA$4,1464.7×42026-09-01
University of Chicago Medical CenterChicago IL$4,1954.3×22026-04-01
Emory Houston Hospital Warner RobinsGeorgia (statewide)$4,2215.3×32026-04-01
Upmc Presbyterian ShadysidePittsburgh PA$4,3875.0×12026-03-06
Stony Brook University HospitalNew York (statewide)$4,4113.9×52026-06-10
Rush University Medical CenterChicago IL$4,4524.6×22026-09-25
Cleveland Clinic (main campus)Cleveland OH$4,6565.4×22026-06-16
Keck Hospital Of UscLos Angeles CA$4,8914.2×52026-04-01
Providence St Vincent Medical CenterPortland OR$5,0485.0×22026-04-01
Providence Portland Medical CenterPortland OR$5,0485.0×22026-04-01
Legacy Emanuel Medical CenterPortland OR$6,0426.0×52026-04-01
Legacy Good Samaritan Medical CenterPortland OR$6,0426.0×52026-04-01
Legacy Mount Hood Medical CenterPortland OR$6,0426.0×52026-04-01
Legacy Meridian Park Medical CenterPortland OR$6,0426.0×52026-04-01
Thomas Jefferson University HospitalPhiladelphia PA$6,3006.8×32026-09-15
NYU Langone Hospitals (Orthopedic Hospital + Tisch files)New York City$6,4875.7×72026-01-01
Jefferson Stratford HospitalPhiladelphia PA$6,6486.5×32026-09-15
Los Robles Hospital & Medical CenterCalifornia (statewide)$7,1396.1×42026-09-01
Inspira Medical Center Mullica HillPhiladelphia PA$8,1558.0×12026-03-24
John Muir Medical Center - Walnut Creek CampusSan Francisco Bay Area CA$8,9607.0×22026-03-23
John Muir Medical Center - Concord CampusSan Francisco Bay Area CA$8,9607.0×22026-03-23

Questions

How much do commercial insurers pay hospitals for upper endoscopy with esophagus stretching?

Across 107 hospitals in 36 metro areas that post a usable dollar rate, the median commercial rate for CPT 43249, hospital outpatient is $3,502, 1.8× the same hospital's local Medicare base rate. The middle half of hospitals runs $2,379 to $4,872. Figures are each hospital's median across insurers, from its federal price-transparency file.

What does Medicare pay for upper endoscopy with esophagus stretching?

Medicare's national hospital outpatient rate for CPT 43249 is $1,960 and its surgery-center rate is $894, before local wage adjustment.

Which hospitals post the lowest and highest commercial rates for upper endoscopy with esophagus stretching?

Lowest medians: Corewell Health Beaumont Grosse Pointe Hospital ($1,131), Corewell Health William Beaumont University Hospit ($1,131), Corewell Health Beaumont Troy Hospital ($1,131). Highest: Stanford Health Care ($15,618), Cedars-Sinai Medical Center ($14,322), John Muir Medical Center - Concord Campus ($11,715). Coverage is limited to the markets listed on this page.