Definition of shift for English Language Learners. : 1  to move or to cause (something or someone) to move to a different place, position, etc. : 2  to change or to cause (something) to change to a different opinion, belief, etc. : 3  to go or to cause (something) to go from one person or thing to another.
For patients not covered by health insurance, upper gastrointestinal endoscopy typically costs between about $1,500-$10,000 or more, depending on the provider, geographic location, whether sedation is used or not and whether the procedure is done in an imaging center or in a hospital.
The price for liposuction will vary depending on the technique used and the extent of the surgery. The average cost of liposuction in the U.S. for the most common body parts are outlined below: 1  Abdomen (upper/lower): $3,000-$7,000. 2  Arms: $1,500-$5,000.  Buttocks: $1,500-$4,000.