CMS Price Transparency Data

Upper endoscopy with biopsy

Facility: Antelope Valley Hospital

Billing Code: 43239 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 43239
  • Insurance Median: $1,219
  • Cash Discount Price: $5,242
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.32x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Upper endoscopy with biopsy at Antelope Valley Hospital is $1,219. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $5,242. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $926.63, this hospital’s rate is 1.32x the Medicare baseline. Located in 1600 W Ave J, Lancaster, CA.
Cash / Self-Pay
$5,242

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$1,219

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: $5,242 (566%)
Insurance Median: $1,219 (132%)
Cash: $5,242 (566% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $1,219 (132% 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
Blue Shield Of California $550 59%
Kaiser Foundation Hospitals $1,081 117%
Alignment Healthcare $1,161 125%
Central Health Plan Of California $1,161 125%
Citizens Choice Healthplan $1,161 125%
Health Net Of California $1,161 - $1,625 125%
L.A. Care Health Plan $1,161 125%
Wellcare $1,161 125%
Humana $1,184 128%
For Your Benefit $1,196 129%
Brand New Day $1,219 132%
Aids Foundation $1,335 144%
Align Senior Care Ca $1,335 144%
Champion Health Plan $1,335 144%
Clever Care Health Plan $1,393 150%
Blue Shield $1,399 - $5,286 151%
Ca State Prison $1,509 163%
Oscar Hp/Providence Health Network $1,741 188%
Aetna $3,767 407%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 1600 W Ave J, Lancaster, CA 93534
  • CMS Rating: ★☆☆☆☆
  • Ownership Type: Government - Hospital District or Authority
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals