Gastroscopy (upper GI endoscopy) cost in China
Gastroscopy (upper GI endoscopy) in China: 3 published prices from ¥169.4 to ¥7,800 (checked October 2026).
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Medicare national average approved amount (doctor fee + facility fee), 2026 payments, Medicare Procedure Price Lookup; value_usd = ambulatory surgical center (ASC) total, value_usd_high = hospital outpatient department (HOPD) total. Medicare rates are a payment floor; commercial and cash prices are usually higher. CPT 43235.
Published prices
| Hospital tier | Entity | City | Price (CNY) | Approx USD | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Public hospital standard | Chongqing public hospitals (government guide price) | Chongqing | ¥169.4 to ¥207 | about $30 | Chongqing Healthcare Security Burea |
| Public hospital international/VIP | Peking University Shenzhen Hospital, VIP | Shenzhen | ¥330 | about $50 | Peking University Shenzhen Hospital |
| Private hospital | Shanghai United Family Hospital | Shanghai | ¥7,800 | about $1,200 | Shanghai United Family Hospital, 'S |
Prices are historical reports from named sources, not quotations. Confirm directly with the hospital.
What the price includes
- Chongqing government guide price (effective 2026-11-23): upper GI endoscopy exam covers equipment preparation, positioning, insertion, observation, image capture, withdrawal, report and basic consumables; biopsy sampling during the exam is included and may not be billed separately.
- Shanghai United Family 'surgery bundle' (cash only): pre-operative preparation (surgical exam, anaesthetist consultation, lab tests, ECG, chest X-ray), the operation and assistant fees, ward rounds, operating room, instruments, anaesthesia and recovery, inpatient room, lab tests and drugs, plus treatment of surgery-related complications within 90 days.
Not included
- Chongqing: consumables beyond the basic list are sold at purchase price (zero mark-up); anaesthesia is not part of the item's stated price composition.
- PKU Shenzhen VIP gastroscopy add-on (CNY 330) excludes the anaesthesia fee.
- Shanghai United Family bundle: the first consultation and diagnostic tests before the decision to operate are not included; UFH doctors decide whether the bundle applies; cash payment only.
Common questions
How much is a gastroscopy at a Chinese public hospital?
Chongqing's new guide price for a routine upper GI endoscopy, effective 23 November 2026, is CNY 207 at tier-3 hospitals, 188.2 at tier-2, 178.8 at tier-1 and 169.4 at primary care, with biopsy sampling included.
Is sedation included?
Not in the listed prices: Peking University Shenzhen Hospital's CNY 330 gastroscopy add-on excludes the anaesthesia fee.
What does Medicare pay for an upper GI endoscopy?
Medicare's 2026 national average for CPT 43235 is $607 in an ambulatory surgical center and $1,036 in a hospital outpatient department.