Lucknow: government and private prices for a diagnostic upper GI endoscopy (gastroscopy), with the source and last-checked date for every figure.
Rs 1,500 to Rs 4,000
Rs 500 at KGMU (King George's Medical University)
Rs 500 at KGMU (King George's Medical University) (published tariff)
3 October 2026
Endoscopy price in Lucknow: government vs private
Prices are for a diagnostic upper GI endoscopy (gastroscopy). Government hospitals charge less but usually have waiting lists. Where a hospital does not publish its rate we say so, and any estimate is labelled.
| Where | Price | What it includes | Basis |
|---|---|---|---|
| KGMU (King George's Medical University) Lowest listed price Subsidised, longer wait Diagnostic endoscopy (gastroenterology). Therapeutic endoscopy and biopsy cost more. |
Rs 500 | Not stated | Published tariff KGMU rate list – Hospital Cost (Basic Rate) |
| SGPGIMS Lucknow Subsidised, longer wait Tariff as on 31 March 2023. Endoscopy with biopsy: Rs 937 (published tariff). |
Rs 790 | Not stated | Published tariff SGPGIMS Lucknow Tariff as on 31 March 2023 (scanned, 59 pages) |
| Private hospitals and diagnostic centres in Lucknow (typical) Our estimate; not a quote from any hospital. Basis: Previous modelled range kept: internally consistent; no published private price found for this test in Lucknow to check it against. |
Rs 1,500 to Rs 4,000 | Base procedure; items listed under "what a quote leaves out" are extra | Estimate WhatsTheCost estimate |
| CGHS rate: Tier II city, NABH hospital Reference rate Gastroscopy/upper GI endoscopy with or without biopsy (one code). Rate CGHS pays empanelled private hospitals, not a cash price. |
Rs 3,600 | Single code covers upper GI endoscopy with or without biopsy. Day-care/minor procedure rates are uniform irrespective of ward (OM para 2e). | Published tariff CGHS rate list (OM dated 03.10.2025), cghs.mohfw.gov.in |
Endoscopy cost in Lucknow by type
Our estimates by type of endoscopy in Lucknow. These are modelled ranges, not quotes.
| Type | Private price in Lucknow | Basis |
|---|---|---|
| Diagnostic Upper GI Endoscopy (without sedation) | Rs 1,500 to Rs 4,000 | Estimate |
| Diagnostic Upper GI Endoscopy (with sedation) | Rs 3,000 to Rs 8,000 | Estimate |
| Endoscopy with Biopsy | Rs 3,000 to Rs 8,000 | Estimate |
| Endoscopy with Polypectomy | Rs 5,000 to Rs 15,000 | Estimate |
| Endoscopic Variceal Banding (EVL) | Rs 8,000 to Rs 20,000 | Estimate |
| Foreign Body Removal via Endoscopy | Rs 5,000 to Rs 15,000 | Estimate |
What an endoscopy quote often leaves out
- Biopsy and histopathology, billed after the procedure
- Sedation or anaesthetist fees if you are sedated
- H. pylori (rapid urease) test if taken
- Day-care bed charges at hospitals
- Bowel-preparation medicines for colonoscopy
Ask for an itemised, all-inclusive quote in writing before the procedure.
Where endoscopy is done in Lucknow
Private hospitals and centres in Lucknow include Apollomedics Hospital, Medanta Hospital, Sahara Hospital and Charak Hospital. We list them so you know where to ask. We have not found published prices from them unless they appear in the table above, and we do not rank or recommend any of them.
Prices & sources
Last checked: 3 October 2026. We re-check published tariffs at least every six months and correct errors when they are reported. See how we research prices and our data sources.
- KGMU rate list – Hospital Cost (Basic Rate) · Published tariff · checked 3 October 2026
- SGPGIMS Lucknow Tariff as on 31 March 2023 (scanned, 59 pages) · Published tariff, document dated Tariff as on 31 March 2023 · checked 3 October 2026
- WhatsTheCost estimate · Estimate · checked 3 October 2026
- CGHS rate list (OM dated 03.10.2025), cghs.mohfw.gov.in · Published tariff, document dated 2025-10-03 · checked 3 October 2026
Frequently asked questions: Endoscopy cost in Lucknow
How much does an endoscopy cost in Lucknow in 2026?
For a diagnostic upper GI endoscopy (gastroscopy), private hospitals and centres in Lucknow charge about Rs 1,500 to Rs 4,000 (our estimate). Government options: KGMU (King George’s Medical University), Rs 500 (published tariff); SGPGIMS Lucknow, Rs 790 (published tariff). The type of study and add-ons such as contrast, sedation, implants or biopsy change the final bill.
Where is an endoscopy cheapest in Lucknow?
The lowest actual price listed on this page is Rs 500 at KGMU (King George’s Medical University) (published tariff, checked 3 October 2026). It is a subsidised government rate, so expect a queue and less choice of slot. Prices change, so confirm the current rate with the facility before you go.
What does an endoscopy cost at KGMU (King George's Medical University)?
Rs 500 for a diagnostic upper GI endoscopy (gastroscopy), according to KGMU rate list – Hospital Cost (Basic Rate) (published tariff). Diagnostic endoscopy (gastroenterology). Therapeutic endoscopy and biopsy cost more. Expect a waiting list and confirm the current rate before you go.
Is sedation needed for an endoscopy?
Many patients have a diagnostic upper GI endoscopy with only a throat spray; others are sedated, which adds anaesthesia and monitoring charges. Discuss it with the gastroenterologist rather than deciding on price alone.
Endoscopy or colonoscopy: which costs more?
A colonoscopy examines the large bowel, needs bowel preparation and usually sedation, so it is generally priced higher than a diagnostic upper GI endoscopy.
Does insurance or Ayushman Bharat cover it?
Health insurance usually pays when the procedure is part of a hospital admission or an approved day-care claim; purely outpatient tests depend on your policy’s OPD cover. Ayushman Bharat PM-JAY covers listed packages at empanelled hospitals for eligible families, and diagnostic scans are generally paid as part of an admitted package rather than as standalone outpatient tests. Ask the hospital’s insurance or scheme desk before the procedure, not at billing.
Disclaimer: This page explains prices for general information and education. It is not medical advice and does not recommend any hospital, centre or doctor. Figures marked Estimate are our modelled ranges, not quotes. Published tariffs can change without notice, and the final bill depends on your case. Confirm the current price with the facility and ask a qualified doctor which test or treatment you need.