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By Jayant Panwar, Healthcare Data AnalystUpdated April 4, 2026Editorial policy
Disclaimer: This page provides cost comparison data sourced from insurer Transparency in Coverage files. It is not medical advice. Consult a qualified healthcare provider for medical decisions.Learn about our data methodology.
Salinas, California

Cost of a EGD with Biopsy Visit
in Salinas

Salinas represents a unique healthcare market in the Central Valley with limited specialized gastroenterology services. Patients in Salinas pay between $80 and $632 for an EGD with Biopsy visit, with a median cost of $80. Currently, there are 0 active providers in the immediate Salinas area (0 individual practitioners, 0 group practices).

Cost Summary for EGD with Biopsy in Salinas

Low Estimate

$80

Median

$80

High Estimate

$632

Providers

24

National avg: $538Salinas: $80

85% below national average

Important: These are cost estimates only — not a quote and not medical advice.

The prices on this page are self-pay rates, drawn from federal Transparency in Coverage machine-readable files (CPT 43239EGD with biopsy). They represent what a patient might pay without insurance.

Your actual cost depends on: your specific insurance plan, your remaining deductible, your coinsurance percentage, whether you have met your out-of-pocket maximum, whether the facility and provider are both in-network, and any separate anesthesia or implant fees billed independently.

This page does not constitute medical advice. Whether you need this procedure, and which approach is right for you, is a decision to make with a licensed healthcare provider.

Where this data comes from & what CPT 43239 covers

Data source: Cost figures are derived from UnitedHealthcare Transparency in Coverage machine-readable files for CPT code 43239 (EGD with biopsy), as mandated by the CMS Price Transparency Rule.

What CPT 43239 covers: the provider's professional fee for upper endoscopy with biopsy. It does not include facility/hospital fees, anesthesia, pre-operative imaging, post-operative care, or any add-on codes billed separately.

Is It Cheaper to See a EGD with Biopsy Near Salinas?

Among nearby cities, Sunnyvale offers identical median pricing at $80, while San Jose costs $132 more at a median of $212. Fremont provides a slight cost increase of just $5 over Salinas rates with a median of $85. Salinas appears to offer competitive pricing compared to most nearby metropolitan areas, though the limited local provider network may require travel to access care.

Cost comparison with nearby cities
CityMedian Costvs. SalinasProviders
Salinas (this city)$8024
San Jose47.4 mi away$212+$132256
Sunnyvale52.2 mi away$80$019
Fremont62.9 mi away$85+$526

Nearby cities sorted by distance. Delta = nearby city median minus Salinas median. Provider count reflects active providers for this specialty.

EGD with Biopsy Visit Costs by City in California2026

EGD with Biopsy visit costs across cities in California
CityMin CostMedian CostMax Cost
Chula Vista$80$912$912
La Mesa$85$912$912
Del Mar$419$912$912
South Lake Tahoe$326$427$526
Manhattan Beach$85$419$1,352
Sherman Oaks$85$412$1,352
Los Angeles$85$400$1,352
West Hollywood$106$400$415
Beverly Hills$85$400$1,352
Encino$85$400$1,352
El Segundo$132$356$1,069
Woodland Hills$85$332$1,352
Westlake Village$85$324$1,352
Marina Del Rey$85$300$1,352
Culver City$85$273$1,352
Santa Monica$85$264$1,352
Pacific Palisades$85$264$1,352
Sonoma$165$263$474
Novato$83$263$263
Travis Afb$74$263$1,700
Larkspur$84$263$535
Bakersfield$80$254$1,352
Glendale$98$254$1,352
Ukiah$106$254$259
Ventura$85$254$1,352
Saint Helena$158$254$263
Lodi$226$254$797
Simi Valley$85$254$1,352
Yuba City$159$254$291
Stockton$80$254$1,436
Arcadia$80$254$1,352
Marysville$254$254$476
Calabasas$85$254$1,352
Chico$80$254$697
North Hollywood$85$254$1,352
Willits$165$254$254
Thousand Oaks$80$251$1,352
Santa Barbara$85$248$286
Lompoc$85$248$524
Oxnard$80$245$1,352
Fresno$80$239$1,352
Walnut Creek$80$235$264
Concord$156$235$245
San Ramon$80$235$662
Brentwood$235$235$235
Pleasant Hill$80$235$235
Berkeley$80$235$1,139
Danville$80$235$280
Orinda$207$235$235
Fairfield$84$235$590
Antioch$123$235$550
Martinez$85$235$235
Northridge$82$227$1,352
Downey$85$224$869
Long Beach$25$216$1,352
Fountain Valley$25$216$415
La Jolla$80$215$929
Vista$80$215$912
Encinitas$80$215$912
Oceanside$80$215$1,016
San Marcos$80$215$845
National City$85$215$1,674
Poway$80$215$912
Murrieta$80$215$808
El Cajon$80$214$912
Westminster$44$214$289
Mission Hills$40$214$1,352
Santa Rosa$106$213$263
Napa$106$213$386
Eureka$106$213$213
Huntington Beach$25$213$597
Petaluma$106$213$263
Sylmar$85$213$1,352
Pomona$80$213$490
Rancho Mirage$80$213$1,808
San Clemente$50$213$225
Roseville$74$213$406
Redding$80$213$2,017
Hesperia$106$213$241
Vallejo$80$213$284
Lancaster$82$213$890
Healdsburg$97$213$263
San Jose$80$212$325
Oakland$80$212$1,647
Los Gatos$80$212$327
Campbell$80$212$344
Milpitas$146$212$212
Morgan Hill$127$212$429
Gilroy$80$212$212
San Francisco$80$209$1,647
Santa Clarita$81$208$1,352
Cerritos$72$206$403
Redondo Beach$80$204$1,352
Torrance$85$200$1,352
Pasadena$80$200$1,352
Tarzana$85$200$1,352
Duarte$39$200$1,352
Corona$25$200$1,352
Pleasanton$80$195$820
Santa Clara$80$186$844
Mission Viejo$85$181$216
Loma Linda$80$180$1,352
Visalia$80$178$436
San Bernardino$80$176$298
San Juan Capistrano$25$160$216
Fortuna$106$160$213
Burbank$85$156$1,352
Van Nuys$85$156$1,352
Aliso Viejo$80$156$216
San Leandro$25$156$301
Merced$80$156$571
Upland$25$153$514
Mountain View$80$131$218
Apple Valley$81$131$213
Clovis$123$126$252
Redlands$25$123$332
Fullerton$80$106$213
Irvine$25$106$365
Newport Beach$25$106$751
Santa Ana$25$106$415
Anaheim$25$106$407
Yorba Linda$64$106$213
Laguna Hills$25$106$708
Brea$80$106$213
Tustin$25$106$680
Temecula$80$106$912
Santa Cruz$82$106$1,023
Castro Valley$80$106$235
Colton$25$106$237
Laguna Niguel$25$106$213
Diamond Bar$92$106$213
Garden Grove$25$106$345
West Covina$73$106$223
Costa Mesa$25$96$216
Placentia$25$96$938
Riverside$25$90$1,352
Escondido$25$85$912
Fremont$80$85$212
Porter Ranch$85$85$1,352
Los Alamitos$25$85$1,308
Santa Maria$80$85$576
Stanford$80$80$271
Palo Alto$80$80$85
Modesto$80$80$225
San Luis Obispo$80$80$608
Palm Springs$80$80$245
Redwood City$80$80$545
Menlo Park$80$80$461
Salinas (this city)$80$80$632
San Mateo$80$80$989
Los Altos$80$80$1,647
Sunnyvale$80$80$220
Burlingame$72$80$1,286
Emeryville$80$80$242
Turlock$80$80$756
Manteca$80$80$667
Livermore$80$80$452

Costs reflect self-pay estimates based on insurer-negotiated rates. Insured patients may pay significantly less depending on plan type, deductible status, and network tier.

Compare Similar Procedures

How does upper endoscopy with biopsy compare to related procedures in California?

ProcedureCPTLowMedianHighProviders
Colonoscopy

Diagnostic colonoscopy

45378$85$85$6475,883
Colonoscopy with Biopsy

Colonoscopy with biopsy

45380$80$308$1,78512,256
Colonoscopy with Polyp Removal

Colonoscopy with polyp removal by snare

45385$30$453$1,7859,290
Upper Endoscopy (EGD)

Diagnostic upper GI endoscopy

43235$80$85$5986,177
ECG / EKG

12-lead electrocardiogram with interpretation

93000$16$49$8822,603
Echocardiogram

Transthoracic echocardiogram with Doppler

93306$79$101$58617,572
OB Ultrasound

Obstetric ultrasound, complete

76805$52$90$2877,619
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Jayant Panwar

CEO, Momentary Labs · San Francisco, CA

Jayant has analyzed healthcare pricing data from CMS Transparency in Coverage files since 2022, covering more than 50 million negotiated rate records across all 50 states. His work focuses on making insurer machine-readable files accessible to patients and researchers.

The cost figures on this page reflect his ongoing work to make this data accessible to patients.

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Frequently Asked Questions — EGD with Biopsy Costs in Salinas

What is the average cost of a EGD with Biopsy visit in Salinas without insurance?

Without insurance, EGD with Biopsy visits in Salinas range from $80 to $632, with a median cost of $80. This represents the negotiated rates between insurance companies and providers, which often serve as a baseline for self-pay pricing. Patients should contact providers directly to discuss payment options and potential cash discounts.

How much more does a new patient consultation cost compared to a follow-up in Salinas?

New patient consultation pricing data is not currently available in our transparency files for Salinas providers. Follow-up visits for established patients (CPT 99214) show a median cost of $80. Typically, new patient visits cost 20-40% more than follow-up appointments due to the extended time required for initial evaluation.

Are there lower-cost EGD with Biopsy options in cities near Salinas?

Sunnyvale matches Salinas pricing with a median of $80, while Fremont costs only $5 more at $85. San Jose is significantly more expensive at $212 median cost. Given the limited provider network in Salinas itself, these nearby cities offer viable alternatives for cost-conscious patients.

How do I find a highly rated, affordable EGD with Biopsy in Salinas?

Currently, there are 0 active providers in our Salinas database, so patients typically need to consider nearby cities like Sunnyvale, Fremont, or San Jose. Our platform filters providers by patient ratings, board certifications, and transparent pricing to help you find quality care. Cost estimates range from $80 to $632 depending on the provider and complexity of your visit.

What should I expect to pay for a EGD with Biopsy visit in Salinas with insurance?

With insurance, your actual cost depends on your specific plan's deductible, copay, and coinsurance structure. The negotiated rates in Salinas range from $80 to $632, with most visits at the $80 median. Contact your insurance provider to understand your specific out-of-pocket costs before scheduling.

How many EGD with Biopsys are currently practicing in Salinas?

Our current database shows 0 active providers offering EGD with Biopsy services directly in Salinas. This includes 0 individual practitioners and 0 group practices. Patients in Salinas typically travel to nearby cities like San Jose (256 providers), Sunnyvale (19 providers), or Fremont (26 providers) for specialized gastroenterology care.

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Jayant Panwar

CEO & Healthcare Data Analyst, Momentary Labs

Last updated: April 4, 2026

About This Data

Cost data sourced from Transparency in Coverage (TiC) machine-readable files published by UnitedHealthcare as required by the CMS Price Transparency Rule. These are actual negotiated rates between insurers and providers — not estimates.

Prices shown are for EGD with biopsy (CPT 43239) in Salinas, California.

Actual out-of-pocket costs depend on your insurance plan, deductible, coinsurance, and services received. This is not medical advice.

About this page

Data source: UnitedHealthcare Transparency in Coverage machine-readable files, CPT 43239, Salinas, California providers. Rates represent in-network negotiated amounts and may vary by plan type.

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