Mumbai: 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 100 to Rs 790 at KEM / Nair / JJ hospitals (government) (estimate)
3 October 2026
Endoscopy price in Mumbai: 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| KEM / Nair / JJ hospitals (government) Subsidised, longer wait These hospitals do not publish an endoscopy charge online. The estimate spans upper GI endoscopy charges published by other government hospitals. Basis: KEM / Nair / JJ hospitals (government) publishes no rate online. Range = lowest to highest published charge for this test at 7 government rate lists we checked: AIIMS Nagpur; Gauhati Medical College & Hospital; Government Medical College & Hospital; King George's Medical University; SMIMER – Surat Municipal Institute of Medical Education & Research; Sanjay Gandhi Postgraduate Institute of Medical Sciences; Silchar Medical College & Hospital. |
Rs 100 to Rs 790 | Range of published government charges elsewhere; consumables and implants may be extra | Estimate WhatsTheCost estimate |
| Private hospitals and diagnostic centres in Mumbai (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 Mumbai 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 I 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. Non-NABH hospitals: Rs 3,400 (published tariff). |
Rs 4,000 | 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 Mumbai by type
Our estimates by type of endoscopy in Mumbai. These are modelled ranges, not quotes.
| Type | Private price in Mumbai | 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 Mumbai
Private hospitals and centres in Mumbai include Lilavati Hospital, Kokilaben Dhirubhai Ambani Hospital, Fortis Hospital, Apollo Hospital and Wockhardt 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.
- 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
- 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 Mumbai
How much does an endoscopy cost in Mumbai in 2026?
For a diagnostic upper GI endoscopy (gastroscopy), private hospitals and centres in Mumbai charge about Rs 1,500 to Rs 4,000 (our estimate). Government option: KEM / Nair / JJ hospitals (government), Rs 100 to Rs 790 (estimate). The type of study and add-ons such as contrast, sedation, implants or biopsy change the final bill.
Where is an endoscopy cheapest in Mumbai?
None of the facilities in the table publishes its price for this online, so we cannot name the cheapest. Government hospitals elsewhere publish rates of Rs 100 to Rs 790 for this, well below our private estimate of Rs 1,500 to Rs 4,000. Ask the government hospital for its rate and waiting time, and get written quotes from two or three private centres.
What does an endoscopy cost at KEM / Nair / JJ hospitals (government)?
KEM / Nair / JJ hospitals (government) does not publish this rate online. These hospitals do not publish an endoscopy charge online. The estimate spans upper GI endoscopy charges published by other government hospitals. Call the hospital’s billing or radiology desk to confirm the current charge and waiting time.
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.