Endoscopy Cost in Texas (2026): Average Prices & What You'll Pay
What does a endoscopy cost in Texas?
You could pay $334 or $1,122 for the same endoscopy in Texas - depending entirely on which facility you choose. The median cash price across 265 reporting hospitals is $597. This data comes directly from hospital price transparency files published under federal law.
Where endoscopy costs vary in Texas
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Cheapest Endoscopy Providers in Texas
Based on declared cash/self-pay prices from CMS hospital price transparency files.
| # | Facility | City | Price | vs Median |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Valley Baptist Medical Center Brownsville | Brownsville, TX | $235 | -$362 |
| 2 | Valley Baptist Micro-Hospital Weslaco | Pharr, TX | $235 | -$362 |
| 3 | Valley Baptist Medical Center Harlingen | Harlingen, TX | $235 | -$362 |
| 4 | The Hospitals of Providence Spine & Pain Management Center | El Paso, TX | $238 | -$359 |
| 5 | Rolling Plains Memorial Hospital | Sweetwater, TX | $248 | -$349 |
| 6 | UT Health Quitman Hospital | Quitman, TX | $248 | -$349 |
| 7 | St. Michael Health System - Texarkana | Texarkana, TX | $250 | -$347 |
| 8 | CHRISTUS Health - Pine Street | Texarkana, TX | $250 | -$347 |
Prices are declared self-pay rates. Contact each facility for a formal quote before scheduling.
Quick take
- Valley Baptist Medical Center Brownsville is the lowest-cost option at $235 - $362 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 $597, and it's often lower than what insurance pays before your deductible is satisfied.
- Freestanding ambulatory surgical centers (ASCs) are often 30-60% cheaper than hospital outpatient departments for the same procedure and may not appear in this hospital-only dataset - ask your doctor if 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.
- Facility fee $201–$13,457
- Professional fee $180–$1,516
Estimated from CMS fee schedules + commercial rate multipliers
- Facility fee $209–$13,457
- Professional fee $180–$1,516
Estimated from CMS fee schedules + commercial rate multipliers
Texas is the largest commercial hospital market in the country by revenue. HCA, Tenet, and Community Health Systems are significant for-profit players across the state. Dallas-Fort Worth, Houston, and San Antonio have genuine multi-system competition that creates real price variation. Rural Texas - particularly West Texas and the Panhandle - has extensive critical access hospital coverage where pricing differs substantially from urban PPS hospitals.
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Why prices vary - and what it means for your coverage
A small number of hospitals (26) report prices above $2,890, including Atrium Medical Center at $6,942, 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 $554 versus $1,630 inpatient (about 2.9× more), 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 | ~$597 |
| Deductible met - 20% coinsurance | ~$119 |
| Out-of-network provider | $1,313+ |
Frequently asked questions: endoscopy costs in Texas
How much does an endoscopy cost in Texas?
Across 265 Texas hospitals that publish prices, an endoscopy ranges from $200 to $24,432, with a median of $597. Most facilities fall between $297 and $1,122. 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 Texas?
Based on declared prices, the lowest-cost facility in our Texas data is Cook Children's Health Care System in Fort Worth at about $201. By metro, Fort Worth has the lowest median ($278). 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 Texas hospitals?
Prices vary up to 122.2× because each hospital sets its own list price, cash discount, and insurer-negotiated rates. In Texas, the median cash (self-pay) price is $597 versus a median negotiated rate of $334 - about 1.8× 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 Texas?
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 Texas 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 Texas. Cost estimates use the bundled service model for each place of service. Contact them directly for a formal quote.
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1917 ASHLAND VENTURE LLC
7135746814 |
HOUSTON, TX | General Acute Care Hospital | $381–$14,973 bundled est. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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23330 EMERGENCY CENTER, LLC
2812360563 |
KINGWOOD, TX | General Acute Care Hospital | $381–$14,973 bundled est. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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24 SCARVES RELIABLE CARE TRANSPORTATION
9362306385 |
CONROE, TX | Long Term Care Hospital | $381–$14,973 bundled est. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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66SCHULTZ PA
9157306744 |
EL PASO, TX | General Acute Care Hospital | $381–$14,973 bundled est. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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A BUITRAGO SURGICAL
4093708466 |
HOUSTON, TX | General Acute Care Hospital | $381–$14,973 bundled est. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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A S SURGICAL AFFILIATES, PA
7133558600 |
HOUSTON, TX | Ambulatory Surgical Center | - | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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AAA ANESTHESIA SERVICES, PLLC
2813320073 |
WEBSTER, TX | Ambulatory Surgery Center | - | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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ABBY ALEX, PLLC
7133637170 |
SPRING, TX | General Acute Care Hospital | $381–$14,973 bundled est. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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ABC PLASTIC SURGERY CENTER PA
3618849575 |
CORPUS CHRISTI, TX | Ambulatory Surgical Center | - | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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ABDOMINAL SPECIALISTS OF SOUTH TEXAS
3618842858 |
CORPUS CHRISTI, TX | Ambulatory Surgical Center | - | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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ABILENE ASC LP
3256772626 |
ABILENE, TX | Ambulatory Surgical Center | - | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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ABILENE CENTER FOR ORTHOPEDIC AND MULTISPECIALTY SURGERY, L.L.C.
2523281103 |
ABILENE, TX | Ambulatory Surgical Center | - | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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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.
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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Healthcare actuary with 20+ years of experience in insurance pricing, medical billing systems, and healthcare cost analytics.
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