CMS Price Transparency Data

Upper endoscopy with biopsy

Facility: Medstar Health Physical Therapy

Billing Code: 43239 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 43239
Insurance Median: $1,214
Cash Discount Price: $1,214
vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.31x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Upper endoscopy with biopsy at Medstar Health Physical Therapy is $1,214. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $1,214. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $926.63, this hospital’s rate is 1.31x the Medicare baseline. Located in 102 Irving St Nw, Washington, DC.

Cash / Self-Pay

$1,214

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$1,214

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: $1,214 (131%)

Insurance Median: $1,214 (131%)

Cash: $1,214 (131% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $1,214 (131% 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
Carefirst Blue Choice Inc	$915 - $1,195	99%
Carefirst Advantage Inc	$950	103%
Tricare	$966	104%
UnitedHealthcare	$966 - $1,494	104%
Aetna	$979 - $1,307	106%
Health Care Service Corporation	$998	108%
Humana	$998	108%
Kaiser Permanente	$998 - $1,903	108%
Jhhc	$1,214	131%
Pfc	$1,214	131%
Medstar Family Choice Inc	$1,326	143%
Kaiser	$1,460	158%
Cigna	$1,587	171%
First Health	$1,587	171%
Private Healthcare Systems (Phcs)	$1,587	171%

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 $1,214.
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 Medstar Health Physical Therapy 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.