CMS Price Transparency Data

Upper endoscopy with biopsy

Facility: Saint John's Health Center

Billing Code: 43239 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 43239
Insurance Median: $2,496
Cash Discount Price: $587
vs. Medicare Baseline: 2.69x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Upper endoscopy with biopsy at Saint John's Health Center is $2,496. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $587. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $926.63, this hospital’s rate is 2.69x the Medicare baseline. Located in 2121 Santa Monica Blvd, Santa Monica, CA.

Cash / Self-Pay

$587

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$2,496

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: $587 (63%)

Insurance Median: $2,496 (269%)

Cash: $587 (63% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $2,496 (269% 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.

Elevated Commercial Rate Alert (Value-Gap)

The negotiated rate at this facility is 269% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 169%). Patients with high-deductible plans or out-of-network benefits may face excessive out-of-pocket costs.

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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
Aetna	$1,167	126%
Humana	$1,190	128%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$1,222 - $5,559	132%
Central Health Plan	$1,283	138%
Blue Shield	$1,458 - $5,673	157%
La Care Health Plan	$1,516	164%
Healthnet	$2,158 - $4,385	233%
UnitedHealthcare	$4,099 - $4,649	442%
Cigna	$9,297	1003%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Request a "Self-Pay classification" with the billing desk before receiving care.
Ask for a written "Prompt-Pay Discount" agreement quoting the price of $587.
Request and sign a "Waiver of Insurance Submission" to prevent automatic billing.
Verify CPT Code matches exactly: 43239.

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Contact your insurance company to confirm Saint John's Health Center is fully in-network.
Ask your insurer if "Prior Authorization" is required for CPT code 43239.
Confirm the specific physician or imaging center is also in-network (not just the hospital building).
Audit your Explanation of Benefits (EOB) against the final itemized hospital invoice.