CMS Price Transparency Data

Upper endoscopy with biopsy

Facility: Pacifica Hospital of the Valley

Billing Code: 43239 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 43239
Insurance Median: $861
Cash Discount Price: $8,190
vs. Medicare Baseline: 0.93x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Upper endoscopy with biopsy at Pacifica Hospital of the Valley is $861. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $8,190. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $926.63, this hospital’s rate is 0.93x the Medicare baseline. Located in 9449 San Fernando Rd, Sun Valley, CA.

Cash / Self-Pay

$8,190

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$861

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: $8,190 (884%)

Insurance Median: $861 (93%)

Cash: $8,190 (884% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $861 (93% 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.

Out-of-Pocket Cost Estimator

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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
Alignment Health	$672	73%
America Cash Health Plan	$840	91%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$840 - $8,190	91%
Care 1St Health Plan	$840	91%
Humana	$840	91%
La Health Care	$840	91%
Bright Health Group	$882	95%
Health Net Of California	$1,050	113%
Aetna	$4,095	442%
Altamed	$8,190	884%
Heritage Provider Network	$8,190	884%
Molina	$8,190	884%

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 $8,190.
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 Pacifica Hospital of the Valley 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.