CMS Price Transparency Data

Upper endoscopy with biopsy

Facility: Good Samaritan Hospital

Billing Code: 43239 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 43239
  • Insurance Median: $4,671
  • Cash Discount Price: Unavailable
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 5.04x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Upper endoscopy with biopsy at Good Samaritan Hospital is $4,671. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is unavailable. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $926.63, this hospital’s rate is 5.04x the Medicare baseline. Located in 2425 Samaritan Drive, San Jose, CA.
Cash / Self-Pay
Unavailable

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$4,671

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%)
Insurance Median: $4,671 (504%)
Ins. Median: $4,671 (504% 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 504% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 404%). 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
Physicians Medical Group $50 5%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $55 - $5,022 6%
Santa Clara Ipa Comm $450 49%
Santa Clara Family Health Plan $1,275 138%
Medcare Partners $1,334 144%
Multiplan $2,638 285%
Bright Health $3,680 397%
Cigna $4,640 - $5,002 501%
Aetna $6,193 - $14,449 668%
United $7,848 847%
Blue Shield $9,703 1047%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 2425 Samaritan Drive, San Jose, CA 95124
  • CMS Rating: ★★☆☆☆
  • Ownership Type: Proprietary
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals