CMS Price Transparency Data

Upper endoscopy with biopsy

Facility: Lutheran Medical Center

Billing Code: 43239 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 43239
Insurance Median: $4,533
Cash Discount Price: Unavailable
vs. Medicare Baseline: 4.89x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Upper endoscopy with biopsy at Lutheran Medical Center is $4,533. 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 4.89x the Medicare baseline. Located in 8300 W 38Th Ave, Wheat Ridge, CO.

Cash / Self-Pay

Unavailable

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$4,533

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: $4,533 (489%)

Ins. Median: $4,533 (489% 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 489% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 389%). 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
Aarp	$933	101%
UnitedHealthcare	$933 - $4,533	101%
Kaiser Snp	$942	102%
Select Health	$942	102%
Denv Hlth Med Plan	$2,450	264%
Cigna	$2,642 - $4,283	285%
Humana	$2,993	323%
Geha	$4,533 - $6,503	489%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$4,667	504%
Kaiser Perm Hmo	$5,838	630%
Kaiser Self Funded	$5,838	630%
Aetna	$5,981 - $6,503	645%
Preferred One	$6,503	702%

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 $X.
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 Lutheran 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.