Price Checker / CPT 43112
How much does Esphg Tot W/thrcm cost?
CPT 43112 · Based on 2026 Medicare rates and hospital-published pricing
The average hospital charge is in line with what this normally costs. No need to dispute.
Fair price
$6,150–$7,250
What this should cost
With insurance
~$3,450
Typical out-of-pocket
Overcharged if over
$9,050
Push back above this
The average hospital charge of $6,752 is $52 over the fair price.
What hospitals charge for Esphg Tot W/thrcm
From hospital-published transparency (MRF) files. These are the hospitals in our database that list this procedure.
| Hospital | Gross Charge | Cash Rate | vs Medicare |
|---|---|---|---|
| University of Michigan Health-Sparrow Specialty Hospital Lansing, MI | $6,752 | — | 70% |
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About Esphg Tot W/thrcm
CPT code 43112 refers to esphg tot w/thrcm (billing description: "Esphg tot w/thrcm"). Under the 2026 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule, it is reimbursed at $3,199 in a facility (hospital or surgery center) and $3,199 in a doctor's office.
The Medicare rate is the closest thing to an objective "what this work is actually worth." A fair cash price for the uninsured is generally 1.5–3x that rate. Hospital sticker (gross) charges are often far higher — but almost nobody actually pays them.
What to do if you were overcharged
- 1Send us your bill — we'll identify this code and compare it against the rates shown above.
- 2Get a dispute letter — citing the Medicare rate and your hospital's own published pricing data.
- 3We negotiate for you — 25% of savings, no savings = no fee.