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Camera Capsule Study of the Esophagus

Washington, DC rates for HCPCS 91111

A pill-sized camera is swallowed and takes a rapid series of pictures as it passes down the food pipe. The images are sent to a recorder worn on the body and reviewed afterwards to examine the lining of the esophagus, for example for enlarged veins or inflammation. The capsule then passes out naturally in a bowel movement.

Rates data updated October 2026.

How much does Camera Capsule Study of the Esophagus cost?

$891

Typical negotiated rate. In Washington, DC, October 2026.

Insurers have agreed to pay about $891 for this service. Most negotiated rates run $832 to $1,072.

These are rates insurers have negotiated with providers, not the amount a patient is billed. What you owe depends on your plan's deductible and coinsurance. Based on rates published by 5 insurance carriers under federal price transparency rules.

How much rates vary

Facilitymedian $2,692 · 10th to 90th $891 to $27,542Professionalmedian $891 · 10th to 90th $200 to $2,138
$50$200$1K$5K$20Kfacility $2,692professional $891

Distribution of negotiated rates across all payers (price axis is log-scale). Small sample; interpret with caution. Need provider-level prices or 24+ months of history? Contact us.

Rates by insurance carrier

Insurance Carrier
Aetna
Setting
Facility
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$891.25
Median
$891.25
Typical High
$891.25
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
None (both parts)
Typical Low
$794.33
Median
$891.25
Typical High
$891.25
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$40.74
Median
$41.69
Typical High
$46.77
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
TC · Technical part
Typical Low
$758.58
Median
$851.14
Typical High
$851.14
CareFirst
Setting
Professional
Modifier
None (both parts)
Typical Low
$47.86
Median
$851.14
Typical High
$954.99
CareFirst
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$42.66
Median
$42.66
Typical High
$63.10
CareFirst
Setting
Professional
Modifier
TC · Technical part
Typical Low
$812.83
Median
$870.96
Typical High
$912.01
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
None (both parts)
Typical Low
$758.58
Median
$891.25
Typical High
$2,630.27
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$44.67
Median
$56.23
Typical High
$128.82
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
TC · Technical part
Typical Low
$707.95
Median
$851.14
Typical High
$2,454.71
Kaiser Permanente
Setting
Professional
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$1,023.29
Median
$1,071.52
Typical High
$2,089.30
United
Setting
Facility
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$1,023.29
Median
$6,606.93
Typical High
$27,542.29
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
None (both parts)
Typical Low
$616.60
Median
$1,288.25
Typical High
$2,754.23
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$41.69
Median
$75.86
Typical High
$128.82
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
TC · Technical part
Typical Low
$575.44
Median
$1,230.27
Typical High
$2,630.27

Where Washington, DC sits

The same service costs 3.1 times more in Alaska than in New York. Every bar is a state, most expensive first. Touch or drag across it to read any state, then open that state for its carriers and full range.

Washington, DC· 40th of 51

$891

AK $2,239NY $724

Median negotiated rate in each state, from every insurer that publishes one. States where no insurer publishes a rate for this service are not shown.