CMS Price Transparency Data

Upper endoscopy with biopsy

Facility: Northwest Medical Center Sahuarita

Billing Code: 43239 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 43239
  • Insurance Median: $971
  • Cash Discount Price: $2,945
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.05x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Upper endoscopy with biopsy at Northwest Medical Center Sahuarita is $971. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $2,945. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $926.63, this hospital’s rate is 1.05x the Medicare baseline. Located in 16260 South Rancho Sahuarita Boulevard, Sahuarita, AZ.
Cash / Self-Pay
$2,945

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$971

Median negotiated contract rate across all mapped commercial carriers.

Medicare Reference Rate
$926.63

Standard federal government reimbursement rate for this code.

Visual Cost Comparison vs. Medicare

Medicare Reference Baseline: $926.63 (100%)
Cash / Self-Pay: $2,945 (318%)
Insurance Median: $971 (105%)
Cash: $2,945 (318% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $971 (105% of Medicare)

Understanding this gauge: We use the federal Medicare rate of $926.63 as the cost baseline. Rates below the baseline represent excellent value. In-network commercial rates commonly hover around 150% - 250% of Medicare, while rates exceeding 300% are elevated. Hover over the green and blue markers to view detailed calculations.

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Commercial Insurance Negotiated Rates

Negotiated contract ranges established by major commercial carriers at this facility.

Carrier / Plan Group Contract Rate Range vs. Medicare Reference
Medicaid / KanCare $581 - $622 63%
Mercy Care $581 - $952 63%
Aetna $952 - $2,736 103%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $952 - $3,608 103%
Cigna $952 - $3,883 103%
Humana $952 103%
Medicare (plans) $952 103%
Node Caremore Mcr Adv $952 103%
Node Mercy Care Mcr Adv $952 103%
UnitedHealthcare $952 - $2,517 103%
Department Of Veterans Affairs $968 104%
Node Champva $968 104%
Node Non Par Hospice Agree $968 104%
Node Triwest $968 - $1,037 104%
Node Va $968 104%
Tricare $968 104%
Node Clover Health Mcr Adv $978 106%
Node Devoted Health Mcr Adv $981 106%
Banner Mcr Adv $1,000 108%
Node Banner Mcr Adv $1,000 108%
Node Wellcare Mcr Adv $1,000 108%
Node Us Dept Of Labor $1,210 131%
Ambetter / Centene $1,365 147%
Node Health Choice Health Exchange $1,442 156%
Node Fusion Network $1,742 188%
Node J Allen Inmate Health Svcs $1,839 198%
Self Pay $2,945 318%
Coventry Work Comp Al $9,815 1059%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 16260 South Rancho Sahuarita Boulevard, Sahuarita, AZ 85629
  • CMS Rating: ★★★☆☆
  • Ownership Type: Voluntary non-profit - Private
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals