CMS Price Transparency Data

Upper endoscopy with biopsy

Facility: Sarasota Memorial Hospital - Venice

Billing Code: 43239 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 43239
Insurance Median: $1,525
Cash Discount Price: $1,894
vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.65x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Upper endoscopy with biopsy at Sarasota Memorial Hospital - Venice is $1,525. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $1,894. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $926.63, this hospital’s rate is 1.65x the Medicare baseline. Located in 2600 Laurel Road East, North Venice, FL.

Cash / Self-Pay

$1,894

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$1,525

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: $1,894 (204%)

Insurance Median: $1,525 (165%)

Cash: $1,894 (204% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $1,525 (165% 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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Billing Status

Remaining Deductible ($)

Your Coinsurance Rate (%)

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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
Simply Healthcare	$649 - $681	70%
Sunshine State	$681	73%
Molina	$701	76%
Amerihealth Caritas	$714	77%
Community Care Plan	$714	77%
Florida Community Care	$714 - $1,035	77%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$941	102%
Aetna	$969 - $4,729	105%
UnitedHealthcare	$969 - $3,557	105%
Simply Freedom Optimum	$988	107%
Wellcare	$988	107%
Careworks	$1,525 - $2,914	165%
Enlyte	$1,525 - $2,914	165%
Oscar Health	$2,032	219%
Ambetter / Centene	$2,541	274%
Avmed	$3,457	373%
Usa Managed Care	$3,789	409%
First Health	$3,931	424%

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 $1,894.
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 Sarasota Memorial Hospital - Venice 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.