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Endoscopy Cost in Maine (2026): Average Prices & What You'll Pay

What does a endoscopy cost in Maine?

You could pay $208 or $746 for the same endoscopy in Maine - depending entirely on which facility you choose. The median cash price across 23 reporting hospitals is $384. This data comes directly from hospital price transparency files published under federal law.

Where endoscopy costs vary in Maine

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Cheapest Endoscopy Providers in Maine

Based on declared cash/self-pay prices from CMS hospital price transparency files.

# Facility City Price vs Median
1 Blue Hill Memorial Hospital ME $206 -$178
2 Charles A. Dean Memorial Hospital ME $206 -$178
3 Mayo Regional Hospital Dover Foxcroft, ME $206 -$178
4 Eastern Maine Medical Center ME $206 -$178
5 The Aroostook Medical Center ME $206 -$178
6 Acadia Hospital Bangor, ME $206 -$178
7 York Hospital ME $207 -$177
8 Mercy Hospital Portland, ME $213 -$171

Prices are declared self-pay rates. Contact each facility for a formal quote before scheduling.

Quick take

  • Blue Hill Memorial Hospital is the lowest-cost option at $206 - $178 below the state median, just by choosing where you go.
  • Ask for the cash price if your deductible isn't met - the median cash price here is $384, and it's often lower than what insurance pays before your deductible is satisfied.
  • This dataset covers hospitals only - freestanding ASCs, which routinely run 30-60% cheaper for the same procedure, aren't included, so it's worth asking your doctor whether one is an option.

How where you go changes what you pay for endoscopy

The same endoscopy bundles different services depending on the setting - facility fee, surgeon fee, and anesthesia each arrive as separate bills. Estimated ranges below reflect the typical full bundled cost, including all expected charges.

Hospital Outpatient
$381–$7,123
  • Facility fee $201–$5,607
  • Professional fee $180–$1,516

Estimated from CMS fee schedules + commercial rate multipliers

Hospital Inpatient
$387–$2,482
  • Facility fee $207–$966
  • Professional fee $180–$1,516

Estimated from CMS fee schedules + commercial rate multipliers

MaineHealth is the dominant system and covers most of Maine's hospital capacity, creating a largely non-competitive market outside Portland. Maine's extensive rural hospital network includes many critical access facilities where cost-based Medicare reimbursement applies. Northern Maine is one of the most medically isolated regions in the Eastern US.

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Why prices vary - and what it means for your coverage

A small number of hospitals (2) report prices above $1,958, including MaineHealth at $2,548, which drives most of the overall spread - excluding them, most facilities cluster in a much tighter band. Setting matters too: the median outpatient price is $384 versus $315 inpatient, so where a procedure happens often matters more than which hospital you pick. The biggest swing for this procedure is screening versus diagnostic coding - a polyp removed during a routine screening can recode the whole visit as diagnostic and trigger cost-sharing you weren't expecting.

What you pay out of pocket on top of this depends on your deductible, your plan's out-of-pocket maximum, and whether every provider involved is in-network - not just the facility.

Your situation Estimated out-of-pocket
Deductible not yet met ~$384
Deductible met - 20% coinsurance ~$77
Out-of-network provider $845+

Frequently asked questions: endoscopy costs in Maine

How much does an endoscopy cost in Maine?

Across 23 Maine hospitals that publish prices, an endoscopy ranges from $201 to $24,188, with a median of $384. Most facilities fall between $206 and $746. What you pay depends on the facility, your insurance, and whether you have met your deductible.

Where is the cheapest place to get an endoscopy in Maine?

Based on declared prices, the lowest-cost facility in our Maine data is Sebasticook Valley Health in Pittsfield at about $201. By metro, Portland has the lowest median ($327). Freestanding ambulatory surgery and imaging centers are often cheaper still and may not appear in hospital price data - ask your doctor whether one is an option.

Why is an endoscopy so much cheaper at some Maine hospitals?

Prices vary up to 120.3× because each hospital sets its own list price, cash discount, and insurer-negotiated rates. In Maine, the median cash (self-pay) price is $384 versus a median negotiated rate of $146 - about 2.6× higher. Asking for the cash price or your insurer's negotiated rate is often the single biggest lever on what you pay.

How much will I actually pay out of pocket for an endoscopy in Maine?

Your out-of-pocket cost depends on your deductible, coinsurance, out-of-pocket maximum, and whether the facility is in-network - not just the sticker price. If you have not met your deductible, you will typically pay the negotiated rate in full until you do. Use the CostKits cost forecaster to estimate your specific out-of-pocket amount before you go.

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Other Maine Hospitals and ambulatory surgery centers for Endoscopy

These hospitals and ambulatory surgery centers are registered in the CMS National Provider Identifier (NPI) registry as active hospitals and ambulatory surgery centers in Maine. Cost estimates use the bundled service model for each place of service. Contact them directly for a formal quote.

Provider City Type Est. Cost
ACADIA MEDICAL ARTS AMBULATORY SURGICAL SUITE
2079900928 		BANGOR, ME Ambulatory Surgical Center -
BANGOR EYE SURGERY, PA
2079476743 		BANGOR, ME Ambulatory Surgical Center -
BIRTH AND FAMILY CENTER FOR COMMUNITY WELLNESS
2077733938 		PORTLAND, ME Women's Hospital $381–$7,123 bundled est.
BRIDGTON HOSPITAL
2077955709 		BRIDGTON, ME Critical Access Hospital $381–$7,123 bundled est.
CASCO BAY ENDOSCOPY
2078790094 		SOUTH PORTLAND, ME Ambulatory Surgical Center -
CENTRAL MAINE ENDOSCOPY CENTER, LLC
2076802070 		WATERVILLE, ME Ambulatory Surgical Center -
CENTRAL MAINE EYE SURGERY CENTER LLC
2077839653 		LEWISTON, ME Ambulatory Surgical Center -
CENTRAL MAINE MEDICAL CENTER
2077955646 		LEWISTON, ME General Acute Care Hospital $381–$7,123 bundled est.
CENTRAL MAINE MEDICAL CENTER
2075441078 		AUBURN, ME Ambulatory Surgical Center -
CESC, LLC
2076676300 		ELLSWORTH, ME Ambulatory Surgical Center -
DEPT. OF VETERANS AFFAIRS
2076238411 		AUGUSTA, ME General Acute Care Hospital $381–$7,123 bundled est.
DOWN EAST COMMUNITY HOSPITAL
2072553356 		MACHIAS, ME General Acute Care Hospital $381–$7,123 bundled est.
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DOWN EAST COMMUNITY HOSPITAL
2072553356 		MACHIAS, ME Critical Access Hospital $381–$7,123 bundled est.
EASTERN MAINE EMERGENCY VETERINARY CLINIC
2079896267 		BREWER, ME General Acute Care Hospital $381–$7,123 bundled est.
EASTERN MAINE HEALTHCARE SYSTEMS INLAND HOSPITAL
2078613152 		WATERVILLE, ME General Acute Care Hospital $381–$7,123 bundled est.
EASTERN MAINE MEDICAL CENTER
2079737000 		BANGOR, ME General Acute Care Hospital $381–$7,123 bundled est.
EASTERN MAINE MEDICAL CENTER
2079737000 		BANGOR, ME General Acute Care Hospital $381–$7,123 bundled est.
EASTERN MAINE MEDICAL CENTER
2079737000 		BANGOR, ME General Acute Care Hospital $381–$7,123 bundled est.
EYECARE MEDICAL GROUP
2078282020 		PORTLAND, ME Ambulatory Surgical Center -
FRANKLIN MEMORIAL HOSPITAL
2077786579 		FARMINGTON, ME Rural Acute Care Hospital $381–$7,123 bundled est.
HENRIETTA D. GOODALL HOSPITAL INC.
2073244310 		SANFORD, ME General Acute Care Hospital $381–$7,123 bundled est.
HOULTON REGIONAL HOSPITAL
2075322900 		HOULTON, ME Critical Access Hospital $381–$7,123 bundled est.
HOULTON REGIONAL HOSPITAL
2075322900 		HOULTON, ME Critical Access Hospital $381–$7,123 bundled est.
INTERMED, PA
2073472898 		PORTLAND, ME Ambulatory Surgical Center -
MAINE COAST REGIONAL HEALTH FACILITIES
2076645311 		ELLSWORTH, ME General Acute Care Hospital $381–$7,123 bundled est.
MAINE DENTAL SURGERY CENTER PC
2077408105 		YARMOUTH, ME Ambulatory Surgical Center -
MAINE EYE CARE ASSOCIATES
2078732731 		WATERVILLE, ME Ambulatory Surgical Center -
MAINE EYE CENTER, PA
2077748277 		PORTLAND, ME Ambulatory Surgical Center -
MAINE HEART CENTER
2077566025 		PORTLAND, ME General Acute Care Hospital $381–$7,123 bundled est.
MAINE MEDICAL CENTER
2077742381 		PORTLAND, ME General Acute Care Hospital $381–$7,123 bundled est.
MAINEGENERAL MEDICAL CENTER
2078739841 		AUGUSTA, ME General Acute Care Hospital $381–$7,123 bundled est.
MAINEHEALTH
2077715549 		PORTLAND, ME General Acute Care Hospital $381–$7,123 bundled est.
MAINEHEALTH
2077290181 		BRUNSWICK, ME General Acute Care Hospital $381–$7,123 bundled est.
MAINEHEALTH
2077672174 		CAPE ELIZABETH, ME General Acute Care Hospital $381–$7,123 bundled est.
MAINEHEALTH
2077435933 		NORWAY, ME General Acute Care Hospital $381–$7,123 bundled est.
MAINEHEALTH
2077610650 		PORTLAND, ME General Acute Care Hospital $381–$7,123 bundled est.
MAINEHEALTH
2075968000 		ROCKPORT, ME General Acute Care Hospital $381–$7,123 bundled est.
MAINEHEALTH
2078426531 		PORTLAND, ME General Acute Care Hospital $381–$7,123 bundled est.
MAINEHEALTH
2077811551 		FALMOUTH, ME General Acute Care Hospital $381–$7,123 bundled est.
MAINEHEALTH
2077715549 		PORTLAND, ME General Acute Care Hospital $381–$7,123 bundled est.
MAINEHEALTH
2077811775 		FALMOUTH, ME General Acute Care Hospital $381–$7,123 bundled est.
MAINEHEALTH
2077746368 		PORTLAND, ME General Acute Care Hospital $381–$7,123 bundled est.
MAINEHEALTH
2075968000 		ROCKPORT, ME General Acute Care Hospital $381–$7,123 bundled est.
MAINEHEALTH
2077435933 		NORWAY, ME General Acute Care Hospital $381–$7,123 bundled est.
MAINEHEALTH
2076620111 		PORTLAND, ME General Acute Care Hospital $381–$7,123 bundled est.
MAINEHEALTH
2075631234 		DAMARISCOTTA, ME Critical Access Hospital $381–$7,123 bundled est.
MAINEHEALTH
2078833491 		SCARBOROUGH, ME General Acute Care Hospital $381–$7,123 bundled est.
MAINEHEALTH
2077792356 		FARMINGTON, ME General Acute Care Hospital $381–$7,123 bundled est.
MAINEHEALTH
2077792356 		FARMINGTON, ME General Acute Care Hospital $381–$7,123 bundled est.
MAINEHEALTH
2078857683 		SCARBOROUGH, ME General Acute Care Hospital $381–$7,123 bundled est.
MAINEHEALTH
2075631234 		DAMARISCOTTA, ME Critical Access Hospital $381–$7,123 bundled est.
MAINEHEALTH
2078857565 		SCARBOROUGH, ME General Acute Care Hospital $381–$7,123 bundled est.
MAINEHEALTH
2076624618 		PORTLAND, ME General Acute Care Hospital $381–$7,123 bundled est.
MAINEHEALTH
2077746368 		PORTLAND, ME General Acute Care Hospital $381–$7,123 bundled est.
MAINEHEALTH
2077792784 		FARMINGTON, ME Critical Access Hospital $381–$7,123 bundled est.
MAINEHEALTH
2072948632 		SACO, ME Critical Access Hospital $381–$7,123 bundled est.
MAINEHEALTH
2078830069 		SCARBOROUGH, ME General Acute Care Hospital $381–$7,123 bundled est.
MAINEHEALTH
2076628600 		PORTLAND, ME General Acute Care Hospital $381–$7,123 bundled est.
MAINEHEALTH
2076625555 		PORTLAND, ME General Acute Care Hospital $381–$7,123 bundled est.
MAINEHEALTH
2077715549 		PORTLAND, ME General Acute Care Hospital $381–$7,123 bundled est.
MAINEHEALTH
2077751255 		SOUTH PORTLAND, ME General Acute Care Hospital $381–$7,123 bundled est.
MAINEHEALTH
2076621360 		WESTBROOK, ME General Acute Care Hospital $381–$7,123 bundled est.
MAINEHEALTH
2076623400 		WESTBROOK, ME General Acute Care Hospital $381–$7,123 bundled est.
MAINEHEALTH
2078833491 		SCARBOROUGH, ME General Acute Care Hospital $381–$7,123 bundled est.
MAINEHEALTH
2077731728 		SOUTH PORTLAND, ME General Acute Care Hospital $381–$7,123 bundled est.
MERCY HOSPITAL
2075536105 		PORTLAND, ME General Acute Care Hospital $381–$7,123 bundled est.
MERCY HOSPITAL
2078793601 		PORTLAND, ME General Acute Care Hospital $381–$7,123 bundled est.
MERCY HOSPITAL
2078930290 		WINDHAM, ME General Acute Care Hospital $381–$7,123 bundled est.
MERCY HOSPITAL
2078578174 		WESTBROOK, ME General Acute Care Hospital $381–$7,123 bundled est.
MERCY HOSPITAL
2078793000 		PORTLAND, ME General Acute Care Hospital $381–$7,123 bundled est.
MERCY HOSPITAL
2075351200 		YARMOUTH, ME General Acute Care Hospital $381–$7,123 bundled est.
MID COAST HOSPITAL
2075632311 		DAMARISCOTTA, ME General Acute Care Hospital $381–$7,123 bundled est.
MILES MEMORIAL HOSPITAL INCORPORATED
2075631234 		DAMARISCOTTA, ME General Acute Care Hospital $381–$7,123 bundled est.
MILLINOCKET REGIONAL HOSPITAL
2077235161 		MILLINOCKET, ME Critical Access Hospital $381–$7,123 bundled est.
MRH CORP.
2075648401 		DOVER FOXCROFT, ME Critical Access Hospital $381–$7,123 bundled est.
NORTHERN MAINE AMBULATORY ENDOSCOPY CENTER
2077640679 		PRESQUE ISLE, ME Ambulatory Surgical Center -
NORTHERN MAINE MEDICAL CENTER
2078343155 		FORT KENT, ME General Acute Care Hospital $381–$7,123 bundled est.
OA ASC LLC
2078282101 		PORTLAND, ME Ambulatory Surgical Center -
ORTHOPAEDIC SURGERY CENTER
2078282100 		PORTLAND, ME Ambulatory Surgical Center -
PARKVIEW ADVENTIST MEDICAL CENTER
2073732000 		BRUNSWICK, ME General Acute Care Hospital $381–$7,123 bundled est.
PENOBSCOT BAY MEDICAL CENTER
2075968000 		ROCKPORT, ME General Acute Care Hospital $381–$7,123 bundled est.
PENOBSCOT BAY MEDICAL CENTER
2077014400 		ROCKLAND, ME General Acute Care Hospital $381–$7,123 bundled est.
PLASTIC & HAND SURGICAL ASSOCIATES
2077753446 		WESTBROOK, ME Ambulatory Surgical Center -
PORTLAND ENDOSCOPY CENTER
2077737964 		PORTLAND, ME Ambulatory Surgical Center -
RADIANCE FACIAL COSMETIC SURGERY & LASER CENTER
2077646337 		PRESQUE ISLE, ME Ambulatory Surgical Center -
RIVERSIDE EYE CENTER PA
2077862500 		LEWISTON, ME Ambulatory Surgical Center -
RIVERSIDE ISURGERY
2077862500 		LEWISTON, ME Ambulatory Surgical Center -
RUMFORD HOSPITAL
2073691000 		RUMFORD, ME Critical Access Hospital $381–$7,123 bundled est.
SEBASTICOOK VALLEY HEALTH
2074875141 		PITTSFIELD, ME Critical Access Hospital $381–$7,123 bundled est.
SEBASTICOOK VALLEY HEALTH
2078485846 		PITTSFIELD, ME Critical Access Hospital $381–$7,123 bundled est.
SEBASTICOOK VALLEY HOSPITAL ASSOCIATES
2074875141 		PITTSFIELD, ME Critical Access Hospital $381–$7,123 bundled est.
SOUTHERN MAINE HEALTH CARE-WORKWELL
2074907099 		SANFORD, ME General Acute Care Hospital $381–$7,123 bundled est.
SPECTRUM HEALTHCARE PARTNERS, P.A
2078282100 		PORTLAND, ME Ambulatory Surgical Center -
ST. JOSEPH HOSPITAL
2079071000 		BANGOR, ME General Acute Care Hospital $381–$7,123 bundled est.
ST.PETERS HOSPITAL
2072405667 		LEEDS, ME Rural Acute Care Hospital $381–$7,123 bundled est.
STEPHENS MEMORIAL HOSPITAL ASSOCIATION
2077438031 		NORWAY, ME Critical Access Hospital $381–$7,123 bundled est.
SUNBURY PRIMARY CARE
2072621825 		BANGOR, ME General Acute Care Hospital $381–$7,123 bundled est.
THE AROOSTOOK MEDICAL CENTER
2077684000 		PRESQUE ISLE, ME General Acute Care Hospital $381–$7,123 bundled est.
THE BLUE HILL MEMORIAL HOSPITAL
2073743400 		BLUE HILL, ME Critical Access Hospital $381–$7,123 bundled est.
TOGUS VAMC
7172776565 		AUGUSTA, ME General Acute Care Hospital $381–$7,123 bundled est.

Est. cost = bundled estimate (facility fee + professional fee + anesthesia where applicable) based on CMS fee schedules and commercial rate multipliers. Contact each provider for an actual quote.

Source: CMS NPPES NPI Registry. NPI numbers can be verified at npiregistry.cms.hhs.gov.

What matters before you schedule

ASC vs. hospital

Hospital outpatient departments typically charge 2-4x more than ASCs or independent centers for the same endoscopy - same outcome, very different bill. Call ahead and ask for a self-pay or cash quote at each setting you're considering.

What's on your bill

A endoscopy involves multiple providers who bill separately - typically Facility Fee, Gastroenterologist Fee, Anesthesia. Check each line item against your Explanation of Benefits to catch billing errors.

Cost by type

Which type your doctor orders for this endoscopy changes the billing code, and what you pay. For example: Ordered to investigate symptoms or a prior finding - standard cost-sharing (deductible, coinsurance) applies.

What to ask before you book

Get the CPT code from your doctor, confirm every provider involved (not just the facility) is in-network, ask for the cash-pay rate if you're uninsured or haven't met your deductible, and request a written estimate for endoscopy before you schedule.

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About the Author

John Caruso, FSA, MAAA

Healthcare actuary with 20+ years of experience in insurance pricing, medical billing systems, and healthcare cost analytics.

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