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Upper Endoscopy Cost in North Dakota

Last updated: May 2026

Upper Endoscopy costs an average of $1,455 (cash/self-pay price) in North Dakota, based on data from 19 hospitals reporting to MyCareCost. Prices range from $379 to $3,123 depending on the hospital and facility type. These figures come from hospital machine-readable price transparency files published under federal CMS rules, not estimates.

19 hospitals in North Dakota report pricing for upper endoscopy. The average cash price is $1,455.

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Hospitals

in North Dakota

Average List Price

$1,754

gross charge

Average Cash Price

$1,455

17% below list price

Price Range

$379 – $3,123

8.2x spread

Hospital Prices in North Dakota

Sorted by lowest cash price

Hospital	City	List Price	Cash Price	Negotiated Range	Grade
ALTRU HOSPITAL Government - Local	GRAND FORKS	$400	$156-61%	—	0.1/10
NORTHWOOD DEACONESS HEALTH CENTER Voluntary non-profit - Church	NORTHWOOD	$379	$303-20%	$207 – $390	0.1/10
CHI ST ALEXIUS HEALTH Voluntary non-profit - Church	BISMARCK	$623	$318-49%	$411 – $1,622	0.1/10
CHI ST ALEXIUS HEALTH WILLISTON Voluntary non-profit - Church	WILLISTON	$1,053	$611-42%	$463 – $990	0.1/10
CHI ST ALEXIUS HEALTH DICKINSON Voluntary non-profit - Church	DICKINSON	$1,053	$663-37%	$442 – $1,021	0.1/10
SOUTH CENTRAL HEALTH Government - Local	WISHEK	$1,574	$1,417-10%	—	0.1/10
SOUTHWEST HEALTHCARE SERVICES Voluntary non-profit - Private	BOWMAN	$1,700	$1,530-10%	$363 – $363	0.1/10
SANFORD MAYVILLE Voluntary non-profit - Private	MAYVILLE	$2,000	$1,600-20%	$762 – $2,064	0.1/10
TRINITY HOSPITALS Voluntary non-profit - Private	MINOT	$2,005	$1,604-20%	$927 – $927	0.1/10
TRINITY KENMARE COMMUNITY HOSPITAL Voluntary non-profit - Private	KENMARE	$2,005	$1,604-20%	—	0.1/10
ST ANDREW'S HOSPITAL Voluntary non-profit - Church	BOTTINEAU	$2,028	$1,825-10%	$973 – $1,927	0.1/10
SANFORD MEDICAL CENTER BISMARCK Voluntary non-profit - Private	BISMARCK	$2,321	$1,857-20%	$821 – $2,089	0.1/10
PRESENTATION MEDICAL CENTER Voluntary non-profit - Private	ROLLA	$2,107	$1,896-10%	$729 – $2,002	0.1/10
SANFORD MEDICAL CENTER FARGO Voluntary non-profit - Private	FARGO	$3,123	$2,498-20%	$617 – $2,811	0.1/10
SMP HEALTH ST ALOISIUS Voluntary non-profit - Private	HARVEY	$2,850	$2,565-10%	—	0.1/10
ASHLEY MEDICAL CENTER Voluntary non-profit - Private	ASHLEY	$2,839	$2,839	$124 – $287	0.1/10
SANFORD HILLSBORO Voluntary non-profit - Private	HILLSBORO	N/A	N/A	$1,032 – $2,064	0.1/10
ESSENTIA HEALTH Voluntary non-profit - Private	FARGO	N/A	N/A	$874 – $2,071	0.1/10
TIOGA MEDICAL CENTER Voluntary non-profit - Private	TIOGA	N/A	N/A	—	0.1/10

ALTRU HOSPITAL

GRAND FORKS, ND · Government - Local

0.1/10

List Price

$400

Cash Price

$156-61%

NORTHWOOD DEACONESS HEALTH CENTER

NORTHWOOD, ND · Voluntary non-profit - Church

0.1/10

List Price

$379

Cash Price

$303-20%

Negotiated Range

$207 – $390

CHI ST ALEXIUS HEALTH

BISMARCK, ND · Voluntary non-profit - Church

0.1/10

List Price

$623

Cash Price

$318-49%

Negotiated Range

$411 – $1,622

CHI ST ALEXIUS HEALTH WILLISTON

WILLISTON, ND · Voluntary non-profit - Church

0.1/10

List Price

$1,053

Cash Price

$611-42%

Negotiated Range

$463 – $990

CHI ST ALEXIUS HEALTH DICKINSON

DICKINSON, ND · Voluntary non-profit - Church

0.1/10

List Price

$1,053

Cash Price

$663-37%

Negotiated Range

$442 – $1,021

SOUTH CENTRAL HEALTH

WISHEK, ND · Government - Local

0.1/10

List Price

$1,574

Cash Price

$1,417-10%

SOUTHWEST HEALTHCARE SERVICES

BOWMAN, ND · Voluntary non-profit - Private

0.1/10

List Price

$1,700

Cash Price

$1,530-10%

Negotiated Range

$363 – $363

SANFORD MAYVILLE

MAYVILLE, ND · Voluntary non-profit - Private

0.1/10

List Price

$2,000

Cash Price

$1,600-20%

Negotiated Range

$762 – $2,064

TRINITY HOSPITALS

MINOT, ND · Voluntary non-profit - Private

0.1/10

List Price

$2,005

Cash Price

$1,604-20%

Negotiated Range

$927 – $927

TRINITY KENMARE COMMUNITY HOSPITAL

KENMARE, ND · Voluntary non-profit - Private

0.1/10

List Price

$2,005

Cash Price

$1,604-20%

ST ANDREW'S HOSPITAL

BOTTINEAU, ND · Voluntary non-profit - Church

0.1/10

List Price

$2,028

Cash Price

$1,825-10%

Negotiated Range

$973 – $1,927

SANFORD MEDICAL CENTER BISMARCK

BISMARCK, ND · Voluntary non-profit - Private

0.1/10

List Price

$2,321

Cash Price

$1,857-20%

Negotiated Range

$821 – $2,089

PRESENTATION MEDICAL CENTER

ROLLA, ND · Voluntary non-profit - Private

0.1/10

List Price

$2,107

Cash Price

$1,896-10%

Negotiated Range

$729 – $2,002

SANFORD MEDICAL CENTER FARGO

FARGO, ND · Voluntary non-profit - Private

0.1/10

List Price

$3,123

Cash Price

$2,498-20%

Negotiated Range

$617 – $2,811

SMP HEALTH ST ALOISIUS

HARVEY, ND · Voluntary non-profit - Private

0.1/10

List Price

$2,850

Cash Price

$2,565-10%

ASHLEY MEDICAL CENTER

ASHLEY, ND · Voluntary non-profit - Private

0.1/10

List Price

$2,839

Cash Price

$2,839

Negotiated Range

$124 – $287

SANFORD HILLSBORO

HILLSBORO, ND · Voluntary non-profit - Private

0.1/10

List Price

N/A

Cash Price

N/A

Negotiated Range

$1,032 – $2,064

ESSENTIA HEALTH

FARGO, ND · Voluntary non-profit - Private

0.1/10

List Price

N/A

Cash Price

N/A

Negotiated Range

$874 – $2,071

TIOGA MEDICAL CENTER

TIOGA, ND · Voluntary non-profit - Private

0.1/10

List Price

N/A

Cash Price

N/A

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What Affects Upper Endoscopy Cost in North Dakota

The cost of upper endoscopy in North Dakota depends on several factors, including the type of facility, whether you have insurance, and local market dynamics.

The total cost of upper endoscopy includes more than the surgeon's fee. Facility charges, anesthesia, pre-operative testing, and post-operative care all contribute. Ambulatory surgery centers, where medically appropriate, can offer significant savings compared to hospital settings.

Based on data from 19 hospitals in North Dakota, upper endoscopy prices range from $379 to $3,123 — a 8.2x difference. This wide variation underscores why comparing prices before scheduling is critical for controlling your out-of-pocket costs.

Hospital vs. Outpatient Center Pricing in North Dakota

Upper endoscopy in North Dakota can be performed in different settings depending on clinical complexity: hospital inpatient, hospital outpatient, or ambulatory surgery center (ASC).

ASCs typically offer lower prices because they have lower overhead and specialize in efficient, high-volume outpatient procedures. For eligible patients, ASCs can save 30–60% compared to hospital outpatient departments.

Not all patients are candidates for outpatient surgery. Your surgeon will determine the appropriate setting based on your health history, the procedure's complexity, and anticipated recovery needs.

Self-Pay vs. Insurance Cost Differences in North Dakota

Uninsured and self-pay patients can frequently access upper endoscopy at a lower cost than insured rates. Many hospitals in North Dakota offer cash discounts of 30–70% off the standard chargemaster rate.

In North Dakota, the average cash price for upper endoscopy is $1,455, which is 17% lower than the average list price of $1,754. This discount is typical of what self-pay patients can expect when asking for the hospital's uninsured rate.

Insured patients should check their plan's Summary of Benefits and contact their insurer for a pre-authorization cost estimate. Your out-of-pocket cost depends on your deductible, copay or coinsurance, and whether the provider is in-network. Even with insurance, comparing hospitals can help you choose a provider where your plan negotiates the best rates.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Upper Endoscopy Cost in North Dakota

How much does Upper Endoscopy cost in North Dakota?▼

The average cash price for upper endoscopy in North Dakota is $1,455. Prices range from $379 to $3,123 depending on the hospital and whether you pay cash or use insurance.

Why do Upper Endoscopy prices vary so much in North Dakota?▼

Hospital prices for upper endoscopy in North Dakota differ based on facility type (hospital vs. independent center), negotiated insurance rates, hospital overhead, and local market competition. Hospitals with less nearby competition tend to charge more.

Can I get a cheaper Upper Endoscopy by paying cash?▼

Yes. In North Dakota, the average cash price for upper endoscopy is $1,455, which is 17% below the average list price of $1,754. Many hospitals offer additional discounts if you pay upfront.

What is the cheapest hospital for Upper Endoscopy in North Dakota?▼

The cheapest hospital depends on current published rates. Use the price comparison table above to see which facility in North Dakota offers the lowest cash price for upper endoscopy. Prices can change, so verify directly with the hospital before scheduling.

Does insurance cover Upper Endoscopy?▼

Most health insurance plans cover upper endoscopy when medically necessary and ordered by a physician. Your out-of-pocket cost depends on your deductible, copay, and coinsurance, and whether the provider is in-network. Contact your insurer for a pre-authorization estimate.

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Data sourced from hospital machine-readable price transparency files as required by 45 CFR Parts 180 and 182. Prices are informational only and may not reflect current rates. Always confirm pricing directly with the hospital before scheduling.