Endoscopy Cost in New Hampshire (2026): Average Prices & What You'll Pay
What does a endoscopy cost in New Hampshire?
Where you have an endoscopy done in New Hampshire swings the bill from $472 to $1,283 for identical care. The median cash price across 26 reporting hospitals is $968. The numbers are pulled directly from federally mandated hospital price transparency files.
Self-pay patients are quoted more than insurers actually pay: the median cash price is $968 versus a median negotiated rate of $318 — about 3× higher, so asking for the cash or insurer-negotiated rate is often the single biggest lever on your bill. The same endoscopy that costs $205 at Mary Hitchcock Memorial Hospital in Lebanon reaches $23,918 at DOVER EMERGENCY ROOM in Dover — a 116.7× gap across the 26 New Hampshire hospitals reporting prices. The median New Hampshire price is $968. Most facilities fall between $332 and $1,283.
One upper endoscopy can become four separate bills — and a biopsy adds a fifth surprise weeks later.
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Forecast your out-of-pocket cost
- Lower-cost hospitals (bottom 25%): under $332
- Median hospital: $968
- Higher-cost hospitals (top 30%): $1,283+
That's a 4× spread for the same procedure — driven entirely by which facility you choose, not by clinical complexity.
- Patient A (higher-rate plan or out-of-network): ~$1,283
- Patient B (lower-rate in-network plan): ~$472
Where endoscopy costs vary in New Hampshire
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Cheapest Endoscopy Providers in New Hampshire
Based on declared cash/self-pay prices from CMS hospital price transparency files.
| # | Facility | City | Price | vs Median |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Cheshire Medical Center | Keene, NH | $240 | -$728 |
| 2 | The New London Hospital Association, Inc. | NH | $280 | -$688 |
| 3 | Littleton Regional Healthcare | Littleton, NH | $286 | -$682 |
| 4 | VALLEY REGIONAL HOSPITAL | Claremont, NH | $306 | -$662 |
| 5 | Weeks Medical Center | Lancaster, NH | $411 | -$557 |
| 6 | Speare Memorial Hospital | Plymouth, NH | $533 | -$435 |
| 7 | Androscoggin Valley Hospital | Berlin, NH | $604 | -$364 |
| 8 | Northeast Rehabilitation Hospital | Salem, NH | $623 | -$345 |
Prices are declared self-pay rates. Contact each facility for a formal quote before scheduling.
The facility you choose matters more than almost anything else — the same procedure, same quality, same state can cost 5× more at one hospital versus the one down the road.
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What you'll actually pay — example scenarios
| Your situation | Estimated out-of-pocket |
|---|---|
| Deductible not yet met (pay in full) | ~$968 |
| Deductible met — 20% coinsurance | ~$194 |
| Out-of-network provider | $2,130+ |
Based on the state median facility price of $968. Your actual cost depends on your plan deductible, coinsurance rate, and network tier. Get YOUR personalized estimate →
What this means for you
If you haven't met your deductible, you are effectively a cash-pay patient.
That means:
- You should verify your hospital is in-network before an elective visit when possible
- The cheapest facility can save you $763+ vs. the median.
This is the single biggest lever most patients have to reduce their cost.
Lower-cost options in New Hampshire start around $332 or below. Most hospitals cluster between $332 and $1,284. A smaller group reports prices above that — often academic medical centers or high-cost markets.
If you're comparing specific hospitals, the lowest self-pay rates reported in this dataset include: Mary Hitchcock Memorial Hospital in Lebanon (cash price from $205); Monadnock Community Hospital in Peterborough (cash price from $206); Huggins Hospital in Wolfeboro (cash price from $221). These are declared cash prices — contact each facility for a formal quote before scheduling.
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.
- Facility fee $205–$3,175
- Professional fee $180–$1,516
Estimated from CMS fee schedules + commercial rate multipliers
- Facility fee $206–$1,424
- Professional fee $180–$1,516
Estimated from CMS fee schedules + commercial rate multipliers
- Best value hospitals (lowest prices): Mary Hitchcock Memorial Hospital: $205; Monadnock Community Hospital: $206; Huggins Hospital: $221
- Most expensive (outpatient): MaineHealth: ~$3,175; Concord Hospital - Laconia: ~$2,577
→ Choosing the right facility can save $763+ vs. the state median.
New Hampshire Endoscopy prices by facility
All prices below come from hospital chargemasters — the official price lists each hospital must publish under federal law. Gross charge is the undiscounted list price; cash price is the self-pay rate; negotiated range covers the spread across insurance contracts.
- Cash price — the self-pay rate you can actually negotiate and pay
- Negotiated rate — if reported by the hospital across insurance contracts
- Gross charge — fallback only; this is the inflated list price few people pay
This reflects the real prices patients encounter — not inflated chargemaster rates.
| # | Facility | City | Your Price | vs Median | Gross Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Mary Hitchcock Memorial Hospital | Lebanon, NH | $205 | -$763 | $205–$9,879 |
| #2 | Monadnock Community Hospital | Peterborough, NH | $206 | -$762 | $344–$4,620 |
| #3 | Huggins Hospital | Wolfeboro, NH | $221 | -$747 | $443–$3,915 |
| #4 | Cheshire Medical Center | Keene, NH | $240 | -$728 | $240–$7,284 |
| #5 | The New London Hospital Association, Inc. | NH | $280 | -$688 | $280–$7,735 |
| #6 | Littleton Regional Healthcare | Littleton, NH | $286 | -$682 | $493–$4,064 |
| #7 | VALLEY REGIONAL HOSPITAL | Claremont, NH | $306 | -$662 | $557–$1,194 |
| #8 | Weeks Medical Center | Lancaster, NH | $411 | -$557 | $734–$1,593 |
| #9 | Speare Memorial Hospital | Plymouth, NH | $533 | -$435 | $533–$1,705 |
| #10 | Androscoggin Valley Hospital | Berlin, NH | $604 | -$364 | $960 |
| #11 | Northeast Rehabilitation Hospital | Salem, NH | $623 | -$345 | $623–$6,482 |
| #12 | CATHOLIC MEDICAL CENTER | Manchester, NH | $951 | -$17 | $951–$10,641 |
| #13 | Exeter Hospital Inc | Exeter, NH | $968 | +$0 | $968–$2,048 |
| #14 | Elliot Hospital | Manchester, NH | $968 | +$0 | $968–$6,482 |
| #15 | Southern NH Medical Center | Nashua, NH | $990 | +$22 | $990–$4,971 |
| #16 | DOVER EMERGENCY ROOM | Dover, NH | $1,282 | +$314 | $1,282–$23,918 |
| #17 | SEABROOK EMERGENCY | Seabrook, NH | $1,282 | +$314 | $1,282–$23,918 |
| #18 | PORTSMOUTH REGIONAL HOSPITAL | Portsmouth, NH | $1,282 | +$314 | $1,282–$23,918 |
| #19 | PARKLAND MEDICAL CENTER | Derry, NH | $1,284 | +$316 | $1,284–$8,993 |
| #20 | PLAISTOW FSER | Plaistow, NH | $1,284 | +$316 | $1,284–$8,993 |
| #21 | FRISBIE MEMORIAL HOSPITAL | Rochester, NH | $1,332 | +$364 | $1,332–$22,781 |
| #22 | Upper Connecticut Valley Hospital | Colebrook, NH | $1,424 | +$456 | $2,566–$7,497 |
| #23 | Cottage Hospital | Woodsville, NH | $2,417 | +$1,449 | $2,417–$7,621 |
| #24 | Concord Hospital | Concord, NH | $2,463 | +$1,495 | $8,213–$16,132 |
| #25 | Concord Hospital - Laconia | Laconia, NH | $2,577 | +$1,609 | $8,593–$20,251 |
| #26 | MaineHealth | North Conway, NH | $3,175 | +$2,207 | $3,175–$20,161 |
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Where you can save the most on endoscopy in New Hampshire
These facilities have the lowest declared prices relative to the state median — they represent the best opportunities to reduce your out-of-pocket cost for this procedure.
| Facility | City | Your Price | vs Median |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mary Hitchcock Memorial Hospital | Lebanon, NH | $205 | -$763 |
| Monadnock Community Hospital | Peterborough, NH | $206 | -$762 |
| Huggins Hospital | Wolfeboro, NH | $221 | -$747 |
| Cheshire Medical Center | Keene, NH | $240 | -$728 |
| The New London Hospital Association, Inc. | NH | $280 | -$688 |
How to choose a lower-cost facility
- Choose independent outpatient centers when possible — freestanding ASCs (ambulatory surgical centers) consistently charge less than hospital outpatient departments for identical procedures.
- Ask for the cash price if your deductible isn't met — self-pay rates are often lower than what insurance pays before your deductible is satisfied, especially at facilities that have a high cash-price discount.
- Avoid hospital outpatient departments for routine cases — hospital-owned locations add a facility fee that freestanding centers don't charge, often adding $500–$1,500 to the same procedure.
Most expensive endoscopy providers in New Hampshire
These facilities report the highest prices for this procedure. Academic medical centers and specialty hospitals often top this list — their gross charges rarely reflect what anyone actually pays, but understanding the spread helps you negotiate.
| Facility | City | Price | vs Median |
|---|---|---|---|
| MaineHealth | North Conway, NH | $3,175 | +$2,207 |
| Concord Hospital - Laconia | Laconia, NH | $2,577 | +$1,609 |
| Concord Hospital | Concord, NH | $2,463 | +$1,495 |
| Cottage Hospital | Woodsville, NH | $2,417 | +$1,449 |
| Upper Connecticut Valley Hospital | Colebrook, NH | $1,424 | +$456 |
Why prices vary this much
A small number of hospitals (1) report very high prices above $2,712, which drives much of the overall price range. Excluding these, most facilities cluster in a significantly tighter band.
Setting drives much of the gap in New Hampshire: the median outpatient price is $968 versus $306 inpatient, so where a procedure is performed often matters more than which hospital you choose. Of the New Hampshire facilities reporting prices, 7 fall in a low-cost tier (up to $332) while 8 sit in a high-cost tier ($1,284 and up) — a lower-priced option almost always exists within the same state.
The spread comes from how each hospital sets its chargemaster (the undiscounted list price), what cash discounts it applies, and what rates it negotiates with each insurer. Facility classification matters too — a hospital-owned outpatient center adds a facility fee that a freestanding clinic does not. Understanding these mechanics is the first step to paying less.
Learn more:
→ Allowed amount vs negotiated rate — what your EOB is really saying
→ How to read your medical bill
→ Why hospital prices are so hard to find — and what to do about it
How insurance changes what you actually pay
Hospital list prices are only part of the picture. What you pay out of pocket depends on your deductible, your plan's out-of-pocket maximum, whether the facility is in-network, and whether your plan classifies the visit as outpatient or inpatient. A lower gross charge doesn't guarantee a lower bill if the facility is out-of-network or adds facility fees your plan doesn't cover.
Understand your cost before you go:
→ Deductible vs out-of-pocket max
→ EOB vs medical bill — complete guide
→ How to stop medical bill problems before they start (in-network vs out-of-network)
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Frequently asked questions: endoscopy costs in New Hampshire
How much does an endoscopy cost in New Hampshire?
Across 26 New Hampshire hospitals that publish prices, an endoscopy ranges from $205 to $23,918, with a median of $968. Most facilities fall between $332 and $1,283. 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 New Hampshire?
Based on declared prices, the lowest-cost facility in our New Hampshire data is Mary Hitchcock Memorial Hospital in Lebanon at about $205. By metro, Manchester has the lowest median ($960). 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 New Hampshire hospitals?
Prices vary up to 116.7× because each hospital sets its own list price, cash discount, and insurer-negotiated rates. In New Hampshire, the median cash (self-pay) price is $968 versus a median negotiated rate of $318 — about 3× 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 New Hampshire?
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 New Hampshire 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 New Hampshire. Cost estimates use the bundled service model for each place of service. Contact them directly for a formal quote.
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ACCESS AMBULATORY SURGERY CENTER, LLC
6037757575 |
AUBURN, NH | Ambulatory Surgical Center | — | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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ANDROSCOGGIN VALLEY HOSPITAL OB
6037522200 |
BERLIN, NH | Critical Access Hospital | $385–$4,691 bundled est. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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ANDROSCOGGIN VALLEY HOSPITAL, INC
6037522200 |
BERLIN, NH | Ambulatory Surgical Center | — | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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ANDROSCOGGIN VALLEY HOSPITAL, INC.
6033265867 |
BERLIN, NH | Critical Access Hospital | $385–$4,691 bundled est. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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ATLANTIC COAST SURGICAL SUITES, LLC
6032181793 |
SEABROOK, NH | Ambulatory Surgical Center | — | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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ATLANTIC PLASTIC SURGERY ASSOCIATES PA
6034318819 |
PORTSMOUTH, NH | Ambulatory Surgical Center | — | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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BARRINGTON SURGICAL CARE LLC
6036640100 |
BARRINGTON, NH | Ambulatory Surgical Center | — | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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BEDFORD AMBULATORY SURGICAL CENTER, LLC
6036223670 |
BEDFORD, NH | Ambulatory Surgical Center | — | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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CAPITAL ORTHOPEDIC SURGERY CENTER
6032287211 |
CONCORD, NH | Ambulatory Surgical Center | — | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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CAPITAL ORTHOPEDIC SURGERY CENTER, LLC
6034256966 |
DERRY, NH | Ambulatory Surgical Center | — | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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CENTERS FOR PAIN SOLUTIONS,LLC
6035773003 |
NASHUA, NH | Ambulatory Surgical Center | — | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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CHESHIRE MEDICAL CENTER
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KEENE, NH | General Acute Care Hospital | $385–$4,691 bundled est. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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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.
Where You Get an Endoscopy Matters
Hospital outpatient departments typically charge 2–4× more than ASCs or independent centers for the same procedure — same outcome, very different bill.
Ambulatory Surgery Center
Ambulatory Surgery Center typically carries a mid-range price for an endoscopy. Typically 40–60% less than hospital OP for surgical procedures. Anesthesia billed separately. You can shop here — call ahead and ask for a self-pay or cash quote.
Hospital Outpatient Department
Hospital Outpatient Department typically carries a higher price for an endoscopy. Facility fee billed separately from professional fee. Provider-based billing adds facility overhead. You can shop here — call ahead and ask for a self-pay or cash quote.
What's Actually on Your Endoscopy Bill
A endoscopy involves multiple providers — each bills separately. Understanding each line item helps you verify your Explanation of Benefits and catch billing errors.
Asc
- Facility Fee — ASC facility fee — usually lower than hospital outpatient.
- Gastroenterologist Fee
- Anesthesia — Anesthesiologist/CRNA bills separately. Common out-of-network surprise.
- Pathology (if biopsy) (conditional) — CPT 88305 for biopsy specimen — only when tissue is sampled (43239), not a diagnostic-only EGD (43235).
Hospital Outpatient
- Facility Fee — Hospital outpatient facility fee — typically higher than an ASC.
- Gastroenterologist Fee
- Anesthesia
- Pathology (if biopsy) (conditional)
Endoscopy Cost by Type
Which type your doctor orders changes the billing code — and what you pay. Here's how the common types differ.
Diagnostic Upper Endoscopy (EGD)
Ordered to investigate symptoms or a prior finding — standard cost-sharing (deductible, coinsurance) applies. CPT 43235 — visualization only, no biopsy.
Upper Endoscopy with Biopsy
Adds a therapeutic step during the procedure, which changes the billing code and can add pathology charges. CPT 43239 — adds a pathology bill.
This Procedure Is Shoppable — Choosing the Right Facility Can Save Thousands
Endoscopy is elective and schedulable. You have time to compare facilities — and hospital outpatient prices often run 2–4× higher than ASC, Hospital OP for identical clinical outcomes.
How to shop: Ask your doctor for the CPT code, then call 2–3 facilities and request an out-of-pocket cost estimate. Confirm your insurance is accepted. If uninsured, ask for the cash-pay rate — it's usually 20–50% below the list price.
Who performs this: Endoscopy is typically performed by a Gastroenterology. The specialist's professional fee is billed separately from the facility charge — you will likely receive separate bills from each.
CostKits compiles hospital price transparency data to help families make informed decisions. If you've received a bill for this procedure:
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One upper endoscopy can become four separate bills — and a biopsy adds a fifth surprise weeks later.
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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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