CMS Price Transparency Data

Upper endoscopy with biopsy

Facility: The Queens Medical Center

Billing Code: 43239 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 43239
  • Insurance Median: $3,312
  • Cash Discount Price: $1,872
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 3.57x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Upper endoscopy with biopsy at The Queens Medical Center is $3,312. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $1,872. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $926.63, this hospital’s rate is 3.57x the Medicare baseline. Located in 1301 Punchbowl St, Honolulu, HI.
Cash / Self-Pay
$1,872

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$3,312

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: $1,872 (202%)
Insurance Median: $3,312 (357%)
Cash: $1,872 (202% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $3,312 (357% 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 357% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 257%). 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
Hmsa $208 - $4,723 22%
Alohacare $258 - $1,066 28%
Kaiser $1,066 - $2,985 115%
Ohana Care $1,066 115%
UnitedHealthcare $1,066 - $4,277 115%
Seven Corners $1,972 213%
Hawaii Community Health Alliance $3,131 - $3,312 338%
Hawaii Mainland Administrators $3,131 - $3,577 338%
Hawaii Western Management Group $3,312 357%
Hawaii Laborers $4,138 447%
Mdx Hawaii $4,277 462%
University Health Alliance $4,597 496%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 1301 Punchbowl St, Honolulu, HI 96813
  • CMS Rating: ★★★☆☆
  • Ownership Type: Voluntary non-profit - Private
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals