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Procedure | Price Range | |
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Upper GI Endoscopy Cost Average | $1,050 - $3,400 | Free Quote |
Facility | City | Type |
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Des Peres Hospital | Saint Louis | Acute Care Hospital |
Jefferson Memorial Surgery Center | Festus | Ambulatory Surgical Center |
Mid Rivers Ambulatory Surgery Center | Saint Peters | Ambulatory Surgical Center |
Advanced Surgery Center | Saint Louis | Ambulatory Surgical Center |
Mid- America Surgery Center | Chesterfield | Ambulatory Surgical Center |
Ranken Jordan | Maryland Heights | Childrens Hospital |
Belleville Surgical Center | Belleville | Ambulatory Surgical Center |
Bel Clair Surgical Center | Belleville | Ambulatory Surgical Center |
Ssm Saint Joseph Health Center | Saint Charles | Acute Care Hospital |
South County Outpatient Surgery Center | Saint Louis | Ambulatory Surgical Center |
Memorial Hospital | Belleville | Acute Care Hospital |
Saint John's Mercy Medical Center | Saint Louis | Acute Care Hospital |
The Surgical Center of St. Louis | Bridgeton | Ambulatory Surgical Center |
The Endoscopy and Colonoscopy Center | Hazelwood | GI Diagnostic Center |
Riverside Ambulatory Surgery Center | Florissant | Ambulatory Surgical Center |
Missouri Baptist Medical Center | Saint Louis | Acute Care Hospital |
Barnes-jewish Saint Peters Hospital | Saint Peters | Acute Care Hospital |
Endoscopy Center of St. Louis | Lake Saint Louis | GI Diagnostic Center |
St Peters Ambulatory Surgery Center | Saint Peters | Ambulatory Surgical Center |
Saint Louis Children's Hospital | Saint Louis | Childrens Hospital |
SSM Saint Joseph Health Center - Wentzville | Wentzville | Acute Care Hospital |
Saint Alexius Hospital - Jefferson Campus | Saint Louis | Acute Care Hospital |
Saint Alexius Hospital - Broadway Campus | Saint Louis | Acute Care Hospital |
Olive Ambulatory Surgery Center | Saint Louis | Ambulatory Surgical Center |
Saint Luke's Hospital | Chesterfield | Acute Care Hospital |
Kenneth Hall Regional Hospital | East Saint Louis | Acute Care Hospital |
SSM Depaul Health Center | Saint Louis | Acute Care Hospital |
Gateway Regional Medical Center | Granite City | Acute Care Hospital |
Saint Elizabeth's Hospital | Belleville | Acute Care Hospital |
Saint Anthony's Medical Center | Saint Louis | Acute Care Hospital |
Mid County Surgery Center | Saint Louis | Ambulatory Surgical Center |
Greenville Regional Hospital | Greenville | Acute Care Hospital |
Christian Hospital | Saint Louis | Acute Care Hospital |
Edwardsville Ambulatory Surgery Center | Glen Carbon | Ambulatory Surgical Center |
Advanced Ambulatory Surgical Care | Creve Coeur | Ambulatory Surgical Center |
Barnes-jewish West County Hospital | Saint Louis | Acute Care Hospital |
Alton Surgical Facility | Alton | Ambulatory Surgical Center |
The Surgery Center at St. Joseph Medical Park | Saint Charles | Ambulatory Surgical Center |
Saint John's Mercy Hospital | Washington | Acute Care Hospital |
Highland Ambulatory Surgical Center | Highland | Ambulatory Surgical Center |
Chesterfield Surgery Center | Chesterfield | Ambulatory Surgical Center |
SSM Saint Mary's Health Center | Richmond Heights | Acute Care Hospital |
Endoscopy Center of St. Louis | Des Peres | GI Diagnostic Center |
Cardinal Glennon Pediatric Surgery Center | Saint Louis | Ambulatory Surgical Center |
Lincoln County Medical Center | Troy | Critical Access (Rural) Hospital |
Community Memorial Hospital | Staunton | Critical Access (Rural) Hospital |
Midwest Endoscopy Center | Saint Louis | GI Diagnostic Center |
Timberlake Surgery Center | Chesterfield | Ambulatory Surgical Center |
Washington Surgery Center | Washington | Ambulatory Surgical Center |
Tri-county Surgery Center | Washington | Ambulatory Surgical Center |
Saint Joseph's Hospital | Highland | Critical Access (Rural) Hospital |
Advanced Endoscopy Center | Creve Coeur | GI Diagnostic Center |
Missouri Baptist Hospital - Sullivan | Sullivan | Acute Care Hospital |
West County Surgical Center | Creve Coeur | Ambulatory Surgical Center |
Alton Memorial Hospital | Alton | Acute Care Hospital |
South County Surgical Center | Saint Louis | Ambulatory Surgical Center |
Saint Louis University Hospital | Saint Louis | Acute Care Hospital |
Shriners Hospitals for Children - Saint Louis | Saint Louis | Childrens Hospital |
Old Tesson Surgery Center | Saint Louis | Ambulatory Surgical Center |
St. Louis Surgical Center | Creve Coeur | Ambulatory Surgical Center |
Jersey Community Hospital | Jerseyville | Acute Care Hospital |
Saint Joseph's Hospital | Breese | Acute Care Hospital |
Barnes-jewish Hospital | Saint Louis | Acute Care Hospital |
Carlinville Area Hospital | Carlinville | Critical Access (Rural) Hospital |
Forest Park Hospital | Saint Louis | Acute Care Hospital |
Mason Ridge Surgery Center | Saint Louis | Ambulatory Surgical Center |
Washington County Memorial Hospital | Potosi | Critical Access (Rural) Hospital |
Twin Cities Surgery Center | Festus | Ambulatory Surgical Center |
Anderson Hospital | Maryville | Acute Care Hospital |
Sunset Hills Ambulatory Surgery Center | Saint Louis | Ambulatory Surgical Center |
City Place Surgery Center | Creve Coeur | Ambulatory Surgical Center |
Manchester Surgery Center | Des Peres | Ambulatory Surgical Center |
Webster Ambulatory Surgery Center | Webster Groves | Ambulatory Surgical Center |
St. Louis Connectcare Endoscopy Center | Saint Louis | GI Diagnostic Center |
SSM Saint Joseph Hospital West | Lake Saint Louis | Acute Care Hospital |
Saint Anthony's Hospital | Alton | Acute Care Hospital |
Endoscopy Cost and Procedure Introduction
A key advantage of the procedure is that, when needed, tiny instruments can be passed through an opening in the endoscope to obtain tissue samples, remove polyps, coagulate (stop) bleeding sites, dilate or stretch a narrowed area, or perform other treatments. Although an upper endoscopy is considered the best test available to detect and treat abnormalities, alternative procedures include barium x-ray and ultrasound (sonogram). These exams, however, do not allow direct viewing of the GI tract, removal of polyps, or the completion of biopsies, so, if an abnormality is found during one of these procedures, an endoscopy may still be required to biopsy or remove the abnormality.
Endoscopy Patient Preparation
Prior to your Endoscopy, you will be given instructions in advance that will outline what you should and should not do in preparation for the endoscopy; be sure to read and follow those instructions. It is particularly important to inform the physician of all medications or vitamins taken regularly or if you are pregnant (or think you might be pregnant) or if you have heart, lung or other medical conditions that may need special attention, and, finally, if you have a history of bleeding disorders or if you are taking any anticoagulant (blood-thinning) medications, aspirin, or other medications that affect blood clotting. You will be asked to fast for eight hours before the procedure, generally after midnight. You may be given additional instructions about a special diet for one to two days prior to the procedure. Arrangements should be made for transportation after the surgery is complete.
What to expect during and after an Endoscopy Procedure
An Endoscopy procedure should takes about 30 minutes. An intravenous line is inserted into the arm to administer a sedative. Also, your heart rate, blood pressure, respiratory rate, and oxygen level will be monitored during the procedure. Numbing medication will be sprayed into the back of your throat to prevent gagging. The spray may have a bitter taste to it. Holding your breath while your throat is sprayed may decrease the taste. A mouth guard will be placed in your mouth to protect your teeth. Once you are fully relaxed and your throat is numb, you will be asked to lie on your left side on the table with your head bent forward. You will be asked to swallow the endoscope and then the endoscope is gently inserted into the upper esophagus. You can breathe easily throughout the exam. During the procedure, air is pumped in through the instrument to expand the structure that is being studied and allow better viewing. Biopsies and other procedures will be performed as needed. Saliva will be suctioned from your mouth since you will not be able to swallow during the procedure.
After the procedure is completed, you will be taken to the recovery area and monitored until the medication has worn off. After recovery, the physician will explain the results to you, provide instructions on care and diet and then your driver will be allowed to take you home. Occasionally a patient is left with a mild sore throat or a feeling of distention from the insufflated air that was used during the procedure. Both problems are mild and fleeting. Notify your physician to report any of the following: fever and/or chills; redness, swelling, bleeding or other drainage from the IV.
What Conditions or Symptoms Might An Endoscopy Treat?
It’s hard to nail down an exact symptom or group of symptoms but there are some common ones that might lead to an Endoscopy being the necessary treatment (or simply used to help diagnose an issue). If one is having some challenges with swallowing, issues with the digestive tract, general stomach pains that can’t be diagnosed, or ongoing chronic diarrhea and constipation.
Awareness Items About Endoscopy
A lot of patients that might be preparing for an Endoscopy are concerned about the prep and procedure itself. You should also be aware of potential things that can occur afterwards:
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