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Diagnostic Esophagus Exam Through the Nose

Maryland 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 $447 · 10th–90th $138$1,2880%10%10th90th$447Professionalmedian $158 · 10th–90th $79$2820%10%10th90th$158$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
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$79.43
Median
$169.82
Typical High
$257.04
CareFirst
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$79.43
Median
$85.11
Typical High
$125.89
Cigna
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$123.03
Median
$141.25
Typical High
$630.96
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$83.18
Median
$186.21
Typical High
$363.08
Kaiser Permanente
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$134.90
Median
$223.87
Typical High
$316.23
United
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$186.21
Median
$467.74
Typical High
$1,288.25
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$77.62
Median
$169.82
Typical High
$331.13
Wellpoint
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$66.07
Median
$239.88
Typical High
$302.00