Upper endoscopy with esophagus stretching in California: what it costs

Medicare's 2026 price for upper endoscopy with esophagus stretching in California is $1,224–$1,381 at surgery center; $2,605–$2,981 at hospital outpatient, depending on the area. Private insurance usually pays more.

At surgery center, from $1,224. Hospital outpatient runs up to $2,981 for the same service.

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