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 American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS) has reported that the average cost for liposuction in 2011 was $2,984. The average minimum cost during 2011 was $2,667, while the maximum cost was $3,038.This is the national average, and there are several factors that can affect the particular prices in any area.Following is a breakdown of typical liposuction costs by body area: 1  Upper & Lower Abdominal Liposuction (both upper and lower) $4,000-$9,000. 2  Lower Abdominal Liposuction (lower only) $2,500-$5,000.3  Arm Liposuction (upper and lower) $2,000-$6,000.he average minimum cost during 2011 was $2,667, while the maximum cost was $3,038. This is the national average, and there are several factors that can affect the particular prices in any area.