Procedures
Esophageal balloon distension study cost in Kentucky
Esophageal balloon distension study usually involves several bills: the facility, the doctor or surgeon, and often anesthesia. Some surgery centers and cash-pay programs quote one bundled price for everything.
Typical cash price
In Kentucky
From 23 hospital and 0 clinic prices in Kentucky.
Nationwide typical: $1,046 (most listed prices $296–$2,511).
Cheapest in Kentucky
- $73.80
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Livingston Hospital and Healthcare Center, Inc. price file · checked Oct 2026 - $75.25Source: Deaconess Union County Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026
- $75.25Source: Henderson Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026
- $147
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Tug Valley ARH Regional Medical Center price file · checked Oct 2026 - $253
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: UofL Health - UofL Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026 - $379
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: UofL Health - Mary & Elizabeth Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026 - $458
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: CHI Saint Joseph Health - Saint Joseph London price file · checked Oct 2026 - $468Source: Baptist Health Deaconess Madisonville, Inc price file · checked Oct 2026
- $474
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: UofL Health - Medical Center Southwest price file · checked Oct 2026 - CHI Saint Joseph Health - Saint Joseph Mount SterlingEsophageal balloon distension studyFacility fee only$479
Doctor fees are billed separately. Location not independently confirmed.
Source: CHI Saint Joseph Health - Saint Joseph Mount Sterl price fil · checked Oct 2026 - $521
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: CHI Saint Joseph Health - Saint Joseph East price file · checked Oct 2026 - CHI Saint Joseph Health - Flaget Memorial HospitalEsophageal balloon distension studyFacility fee only$555
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: CHI Saint Joseph Health - Flaget Memorial Hospital price fil · checked Oct 2026
Common questions
What does a bundled price include?
A bundled (all-in) price usually covers the facility, the surgeon and anesthesia for the procedure itself. Pre-op tests, implants, pathology and follow-up visits are sometimes extra. Ask for a written Good Faith Estimate.
Do I need a referral?
You usually need a consultation with the surgeon or specialist first. Ask whether the consultation is included in the cash price.
Why are prices so different?
Each hospital and clinic sets its own cash price. Hospitals publish prices because federal rules require it; clinics and booking sites set prices to compete. The same service can cost several times more at one place than at another nearby.
Can I pay cash if I have insurance?
Yes. You can choose to self-pay. A cash price is often lower than what you would pay before meeting your deductible. Cash payments may not count toward your deductible, so check with your plan. Our cash vs. insurance tool can help you decide.
What is a Good Faith Estimate?
If you are uninsured or paying cash, providers must give you a Good Faith Estimate of the cost on request. If your final bill is $400 or more above the estimate, you can dispute it.