Procedures
Upper endoscopy (EGD) with endoscopic mucosal resection (EMR) cost in California
Upper endoscopy (EGD) with endoscopic mucosal resection (EMR) is an imaging test. Cash prices for imaging vary widely: hospitals often charge several times what an independent imaging center charges for the same scan.
Typical cash price
In California
From 105 hospital and 0 clinic prices in California.
Nationwide typical: $2,910 (most listed prices $1,190–$6,744).
Usually included: anesthesia + the scan itself (technical fee) + pathology (lab review of tissue) + the radiologist's read (professional fee).
Good to know: Often used for Barrett's esophagus or early neoplasia. Ablation done in the same session (43270) is billed additionally.
Cheapest in California
Total price
Upper endoscopy (EGD) with endoscopic mucosal resection (EMR)
Anesthesia + the facility fee + pathology + the doctor's fee
How totals are compared
Every total covers the same bundle: anesthesia + the facility fee + pathology + the doctor's fee. Where a hospital does not publish a part, the typical published amount is added and the total is marked estimated.
In California, from 105 providers. Most listed prices: $1,251–$6,660.
Cheapest totals nearby
- San Joaquin Community Hospital$843Hospital · BakersfieldEstimated: adds a typical amount for unpublished parts
- Adventist Health Medical Center Tehachapi$854Hospital · TehachapiEstimated: adds a typical amount for unpublished parts
- $870
- University of Michigan Health-Sparrow St. LawrenceUpper GI endoscopy (EGD) with mucosal resectionDoctor fee only$266Source: University of Michigan Health-Sparrow St. Lawrence price fil · checked Oct 2026
- $315
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Ridgecrest Regional Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026 - $499Source: Mark Twain Medical Center price file · checked Oct 2026
- $600
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Adventist Health Mendocino Coast price file · checked Oct 2026 - Contra Costa Regional Medical CenterUpper GI endoscopy (EGD) with mucosal resectionFacility fee only$630
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Contra Costa Regional Medical Center price file · checked Oct 2026 - Loma Linda University Medical CenterUpper GI endoscopy (EGD) with mucosal resectionFacility fee only$671
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Loma Linda University Medical Center price file · checked Oct 2026 - $754
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Scripps Green Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026 - $754
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Scripps Memorial Hospital Encinitas price file · checked Oct 2026 - $754
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Scripps Memorial Hospital La Jolla price file · checked Oct 2026 - $754
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Scripps Mercy Hospital Chula Vista price file · checked Oct 2026 - $754
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Scripps Mercy Hospital San Diego price file · checked Oct 2026 - $793
Doctor fees are billed separately. +1 more in this system at the same published price.
Source: NorthBay Health Medical Center price file · checked Oct 2026
See all prices for Upper endoscopy (EGD) with endoscopic mucosal resection (EMR)
Common questions
Is the radiologist's read included?
Not always. Hospitals usually list the scan (technical fee) and the radiologist's read (professional fee) separately. Many imaging centers quote one all-in price. Look for the "All-in", "Scan only" or "Read only" label on each price.
Do I need a referral?
Most imaging tests need an order from a doctor, nurse practitioner or physician assistant. Some imaging centers can arrange one; ask when you call.
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.