CMS Price Transparency Data

Upper endoscopy with biopsy

Facility: Doctors Memorial Hospital Inc

Billing Code: 43239 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 43239
Insurance Median: $640
Cash Discount Price: $575
vs. Medicare Baseline: 0.69x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Upper endoscopy with biopsy at Doctors Memorial Hospital Inc is $640. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $575. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $926.63, this hospital’s rate is 0.69x the Medicare baseline. Located in 333 N Byron Butler Pkwy, Perry, FL.

Cash / Self-Pay

$575

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$640

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: $575 (62%)

Insurance Median: $640 (69%)

Cash: $575 (62% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $640 (69% 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
Aetna	$280 - $3,000	30%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$280 - $640	30%
Humana	$280 - $640	30%
Medicare (plans)	$280 - $640	30%
Sunshine	$280 - $640	30%
Uhc_Va_Ccn	$280 - $640	30%
Cigna	$524 - $1,200	57%
UnitedHealthcare	$612 - $1,400	66%
Multiplan	$743 - $1,700	80%

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 $575.
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 Doctors Memorial Hospital Inc 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.