Endoscopy Cost at Manipal Hospital 2026: Types & Prices

The table below compiles benchmarked price ranges for endoscopy procedures drawn from HexaHealth's verified cost data and market data for NABH-accredited private tertiary hospitals. These are planning estimates, not published Manipal tariffs. Always confirm procedure-specific pricing before booking.

* All prices are benchmarked estimates based on HexaHealth patient cost data and market data for NABH-accredited private tertiary hospitals. Actual Manipal Hospital procedure costs depend on the specific unit, complexity, sedation choice, OT charges, and whether the procedure is inpatient or outpatient. Confirm all pricing before booking.

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Two patients having endoscopy at the same Manipal unit can receive bills that differ by ₹30,000. These are the six factors that explain why:

1. Diagnostic vs Therapeutic vs Advanced: A diagnostic OGD that simply looks inside is far cheaper than a therapeutic OGD that takes a biopsy, removes a polyp, or stops a bleed. Advanced procedures like ERCP or POEM involve specialist equipment, fluoroscopy, general anaesthesia, and dedicated OT time — all of which add cost.
2. Type and Depth of Sedation: An OGD done under local throat spray alone costs less than the same procedure under IV sedation (conscious sedation). ERCP and POEM require deep sedation or general anaesthesia, adding an anaesthesiologist's fee and recovery room charges. Patients can discuss sedation options with their endoscopist at Manipal before booking.
3. Inpatient vs Outpatient: Routine diagnostic OGD and colonoscopy are typically day procedures — you go in, have the scope, recover in a recliner chair for 30–60 minutes, and go home. ERCP, POEM, and PEG placement usually require a short hospital admission (1–3 days), adding room charges, nursing fees, and medication costs to the procedure bill.
4. Specialist Seniority and Sub-specialty: Manipal Old Airport Road has senior consultants with 28–48 years of experience performing advanced therapeutic endoscopy. Their procedure fees are higher than those of mid-career gastroenterologists at smaller units. For complex ERCP or advanced EMR, the additional cost for an experienced specialist is clinically justified — complication rates are directly linked to operator experience.
5. Which Manipal Unit You Choose: Old Airport Road and Whitefield — with their Centre of Excellence in Gastrointestinal Science, dedicated endoscopy suites, advanced equipment, and post-procedure ICU backup — operate at a different cost tier than smaller community units. A routine diagnostic colonoscopy at Jayanagar will cost less than the same procedure at the flagship.
6. Biopsy and Histopathology: When tissue is taken for biopsy during an endoscopy — to test for H. pylori, celiac disease, Crohn's, or early cancer — the pathology lab charges are additional. A biopsy from an OGD typically adds ₹1,500–₹4,000 depending on the number of samples sent. Biopsies from EUS-guided FNA are more expensive due to specialist cytopathology processing.

Choosing the right Manipal unit for your endoscopy matters — not just for cost, but for access to the right specialist, the right equipment, and the right surgical backup if something is found. Here is a unit-by-unit guide:

HexaHealth tip: For a standard diagnostic OGD or colonoscopy, any Manipal unit near you is appropriate. For ERCP, EUS, or POEM — where specialist experience and equipment quality directly affect outcomes — Old Airport Road and Yeshwanthpur are the strongest choices in the Manipal Bangalore network. If you are unsure, talk to a HexaHealth Care Expert who can match your specific procedure to the right unit and specialist.

The endoscopy outcome at a tertiary hospital is only as good as the endoscopist performing it. Manipal Bangalore has some of India's most experienced gastroenterologists — particularly in advanced and therapeutic endoscopy. Here are the key specialists across units:

The endoscopy cost in Bangalore at Manipal is generally higher than standalone diagnostic clinics — but there are clinical reasons why patients with complex or symptomatic GI conditions are better served within a tertiary hospital endoscopy programme:

• Pioneer history in GI endoscopy: Kasturba Hospital Manipal was one of the first centres in Karnataka to start advanced GI therapeutic endoscopic procedures and one of the earliest in Southern India for endoscopic therapy for pancreatic diseases. This heritage directly informs the clinical culture at Manipal Bangalore units.

• Advanced equipment: Dedicated high-definition endoscopy suites at Old Airport Road, Whitefield, and Yeshwanthpur — not shared general procedure rooms.

• Integrated surgical backup: If your colonoscopy finds a large polyp requiring resection, or your ERCP reveals a biliary stricture needing hepatobiliary surgery, the surgical team is in the same building. No referral gap.

• Same-day procedures: Routine diagnostic OGD and colonoscopy are offered as day procedures with same-day results. You do not need to plan an overnight stay for standard endoscopy.

• Oncology collaboration: At units with Cancer Centres of Excellence (Old Airport Road, Whitefield, Malleshwaram), endoscopy findings suspicious for cancer are immediately escalated into the oncology MDT — reducing the time between diagnosis and treatment plan.

• Insurance empanelment: Most Manipal units across Bangalore accept cashless health insurance, which can make even higher-cost procedures like ERCP accessible without upfront payment burden.

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At HexaHealth, we frequently see patients whose endoscopy at Manipal Bangalore is the diagnostic step that leads directly to a surgical treatment. Here are the most common pathways:

For an endoscopy at Manipal Hospitals, you can generally avail of cashless treatment if your insurance provider or Third-Party Administrator (TPA) is empanelled with the specific unit. Most comprehensive health insurance plans in India cover endoscopy and colonoscopy as day-care procedures, meaning you don't necessarily need a 24-hour hospitalization for a claim to be valid.

Below is the list of major insurance providers and TPAs commonly accepted across Manipal units (Jaipur, Bhubaneswar, Pune, Delhi, and Kolkata):

Major Health Insurance Providers

These companies often have direct tie-ups for cashless approvals:

• ManipalCigna Health Insurance (Preferred partner)

• HDFC ERGO General Insurance

• Star Health & Allied Insurance

• Care Health Insurance (formerly Religare)

• Niva Bupa Health Insurance (formerly Max Bupa)

• Bajaj Allianz General Insurance

• Aditya Birla Health Insurance

• ICICI Lombard General Insurance

• Tata AIG General Insurance

• Reliance General Insurance

• SBI General Insurance

• Royal Sundaram General Insurance

Important Coverage Notes

• Day-Care Coverage: Since most endoscopies take less than an hour, ensure your policy includes "Day-care procedures." If it is purely a diagnostic screening (without a medical symptom), some basic policies might exclude it.

• Pre-Authorization: For a cashless experience, you must submit your insurance card and doctor’s prescription at the hospital’s Insurance/TPA Desk at least 48–72 hours before a planned procedure.

• Exclusions: Consumables (like biopsy forceps, specialized clips, or PPE kits) are often not covered by standard insurance and may need to be paid out-of-pocket.

HexaHealth tip: Insurance tie-ups can occasionally change. It is always best to share your policy copy with a HexaHealth Care Expert or the hospital’s billing desk before the procedure to confirm the exact coverage percentage and any potential co-payment.

How to Book an Endoscopy at Manipal Hospital

1. Get a gastroenterologist's referral first. Most endoscopy procedures at Manipal require a clinical referral. You can get this by booking an OPD consultation with a Manipal gastroenterologist — either directly or through HexaHealth. During the consultation, the gastroenterologist will determine which endoscopy is clinically appropriate and issue the procedure order.

2. Choose your unit based on procedure complexity. For routine OGD or colonoscopy, any Manipal unit near you works. For ERCP, EUS, POEM, or capsule endoscopy — where specialist expertise and equipment matter significantly — choose Old Airport Road, Whitefield, or Yeshwanthpur.

3. Confirm the total cost before booking. Ask the unit specifically: the procedure fee, sedation charges, OT charges (if applicable),biopsy/histopathology costs (if biopsy is expected), and whether a hospital stay is required. HexaHealth can confirm all of these components in a single call on your behalf.

4. Book your procedure slot. Call Manipal's central helpline (1800 102 5555) or use HexaHealth to book. For ERCP and POEM, confirm slot availability with the specific endoscopist — these procedures are highly specialist-dependent and not available on demand.

5. Follow preparation instructions carefully — detailed in the next section. Inadequate preparation (especially for colonoscopy) can invalidate the procedure and require rebooking.

For Upper GI Endoscopy (OGD)

• Fast for 6–8 hours before the procedure. No food or drink other than water. Water itself should be stopped 2–4 hours before the procedure.

• Inform the team about all medications — particularly blood thinners (aspirin, clopidogrel, warfarin), diabetes medications (as dose adjustment is needed when fasting), and iron supplements (which coat the stomach lining and impair visibility).

• Remove dentures, dental plates, and oral jewellery before the procedure.

• Arrange a companion if sedation is planned. You will not be able to drive or operate machinery for 24 hours post-sedation.

For Colonoscopy

• Bowel preparation is mandatory and critical. You will be prescribed a laxative solution (typically Polyethylene Glycol or similar) to be consumed the evening before and/or the morning of the procedure. Follow the prescribed volume exactly — incomplete bowel prep is the most common reason for inadequate colonoscopy views and procedure cancellation.

• Follow a low-fibre or clear liquid diet for 1–2 days before the procedure as instructed. Avoid seeds, nuts, and high-fibre vegetables.

• Blood thinners must be discussed with your physician. Depending on your cardiac or clotting history, these may need to be temporarily stopped 5–7 days before the procedure — never do this without medical guidance.

• Diabetic patients should discuss insulin and oral medication adjustments with their treating physician before the prep day.

For ERCP

• Fast for at least 8 hours. ERCP is performed under deep sedation or general anaesthesia — the stomach must be completely empty.

• Coagulation tests (PT/INR) will typically be ordered beforehand. If you are on anticoagulants, specific guidance on bridging therapy will be provided by the gastroenterologist.

• A short hospital stay is usually required — most ERCP patients are admitted for 1–2 nights for post-procedure monitoring for complications (pancreatitis, bleeding, perforation).

• Disclose all allergies — particularly contrast dye (used for fluoroscopy during ERCP) and any prior reactions to sedation agents.

Disclaimer: All endoscopy cost ranges cited in this article are benchmarked estimates based on HexaHealth patient cost data and published market data for NABH-accredited private hospitals in Bangalore. These are not published tariffs from Manipal Hospitals. Actual procedure costs at individual Manipal units vary based on procedure complexity, sedation choice, specialist seniority, OT charges, histopathology requirements, and inpatient vs outpatient status. Always confirm all-in pricing with the hospital or through HexaHealth before booking. This content is for informational purposes only and does not constitute medical advice.

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