Price Checker / CPT 43194
How much does Esophagoscp Rig Trnso Rem Fb cost?
CPT 43194 · Based on 2026 Medicare rates and hospital-published pricing
The average hospital charge is around 21x the fair price — among the most extreme markups. Dispute this.
Fair price
$240–$480
What this should cost
With insurance
~$2,600
Typical out-of-pocket
Overcharged if over
$600
Push back above this
The average hospital charge of $7,500 is $7,140 over the fair price (about 21x the fair rate).
What hospitals charge for Esophagoscp Rig Trnso Rem Fb
From hospital-published transparency (MRF) files. These are the hospitals in our database that list this procedure.
| Hospital | Gross Charge | Cash Rate | vs Medicare |
|---|---|---|---|
| Troy Regional Medical Center TROY, AL | $7,500 | $2,000 | 4539% |
Were you billed for this procedure?
Send us your bill and we'll compare every line item against Medicare rates and your hospital's published prices. Free review, no obligation.
About Esophagoscp Rig Trnso Rem Fb
CPT code 43194 refers to esophagoscp rig trnso rem fb (billing description: "Esophagoscp rig trnso rem fb"). Under the 2026 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule, it is reimbursed at $162 in a facility (hospital or surgery center) and $162 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.