Procedures
Esophageal balloon distension study cost in Virginia
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 Virginia
From 21 hospital and 0 clinic prices in Virginia.
Nationwide typical: $1,046 (most listed prices $296–$2,511).
Cheapest in Virginia
- $512
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: UVA Health Culpeper Medical Center price file · checked Oct 2026 - $512
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: UVA Health Haymarket Medical Center price file · checked Oct 2026 - $512
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: UVA Health Prince William Medical Center price file · checked Oct 2026 - $551
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: VCU Health Tappahannock Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026 - $614
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: UVA Health Medical Center price file · checked Oct 2026 - $640
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: VCU Community Memorial Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026 - $683
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: VCU Medical Center price file · checked Oct 2026 - $797
Doctor fees are billed separately. +1 more in this system at the same published price.
Source: Carilion Roanoke Community Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026 - $1,153
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Doctors' Hospital of Williamsburg price file · checked Oct 2026 - $1,153
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Riverside Hospital, Inc. price file · checked Oct 2026 - $1,153
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Riverside Middle Peninsula Hospital, Inc. price file · checked Oct 2026 - $1,153
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Shore Health Services, Inc. price file · 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.