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Diagnostic Esophagus Exam Through the Nose

Louisiana rates for HCPCS 43197

An examination of the esophagus, the tube connecting the throat to the stomach, using a thin, flexible scope passed through the nose rather than the mouth. It allows the clinician to directly view the lining of the esophagus and can include collecting a sample by brushing or rinsing the surface. Because it goes through the nose with a very thin scope, it is often done without sedation, unlike a standard scope passed through the mouth.

Rates data updated July 2026.

Facilitymedian $1,288 · 10th–90th $263$3,4670%10%10th90th$1,288Professionalmedian $170 · 10th–90th $79$3090%10%10th90th$170$50.0$100.0$200.0$500.0$1.0K$2.0K$5.0K

Distribution of negotiated rates across all payers (price axis is log-scale). Facility and professional rates are different services and are charted separately. Need provider-level prices? Contact us.

Insurance Carrier
Aetna
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$257.04
Median
$1,288.25
Typical High
$3,467.37
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$79.43
Median
$169.82
Typical High
$295.12
BCBS
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$851.14
Median
$1,737.80
Typical High
$3,235.94
BCBS
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$109.65
Median
$158.49
Typical High
$295.12
Christus
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$67.61
Median
$776.25
Typical High
$776.25
Cigna
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$190.55
Median
$524.81
Typical High
$954.99
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$93.33
Median
$204.17
Typical High
$380.19
United
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$489.78
Median
$1,348.96
Typical High
$3,630.78
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$75.86
Median
$162.18
Typical High
$309.03