Upper endoscopy with esophagus stretching in North Carolina: what it costs

Medicare's 2026 price for upper endoscopy with esophagus stretching in North Carolina is $976–$1,018 at surgery center; $1,964–$2,073 at hospital outpatient, depending on the area. Private insurance usually pays more.

At surgery center, from $976. Hospital outpatient runs up to $2,073 for the same service.

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