CMS Price Transparency Data

Upper endoscopy with biopsy

Facility: Memorialcare Orange Coast Medical Center

Billing Code: 43239 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 43239
Insurance Median: $2,680
Cash Discount Price: $3,588
vs. Medicare Baseline: 2.89x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Upper endoscopy with biopsy at Memorialcare Orange Coast Medical Center is $2,680. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $3,588. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $926.63, this hospital’s rate is 2.89x the Medicare baseline. Located in 9920 Talbert Avenue, Fountain Valley, CA.

Cash / Self-Pay

$3,588

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$2,680

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: $3,588 (387%)

Insurance Median: $2,680 (289%)

Cash: $3,588 (387% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $2,680 (289% 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 289% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 189%). Patients with high-deductible plans or out-of-network benefits may face excessive out-of-pocket costs.

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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
Seoul Medical Group	$1,050	113%
Blue Shield	$1,143 - $7,125	123%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$1,167 - $3,185	126%
Molina	$1,202	130%
Universal Care	$1,225	132%
Central Health	$1,283	138%
Clever Care	$1,400	151%
Healthcare Partners	$1,458 - $3,173	157%
Heritage Provider Network	$1,459	157%
Select Health	$1,575	170%
Aetna	$1,781 - $3,055	192%
Monarch Health Plan	$1,878 - $2,916	203%
Centivo	$2,625	283%
Cigna	$2,705 - $4,253	292%
UnitedHealthcare	$3,434 - $5,953	371%
Healthnet	$3,747 - $5,353	404%

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 $3,588.
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 Memorialcare Orange Coast Medical 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.