CMS Price Transparency Data

Upper endoscopy with biopsy

Facility: Christus St Frances Cabrini Hospital

Billing Code: 43239 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 43239
  • Insurance Median: $1,249
  • Cash Discount Price: $3,039
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.35x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Upper endoscopy with biopsy at Christus St Frances Cabrini Hospital is $1,249. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $3,039. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $926.63, this hospital’s rate is 1.35x the Medicare baseline. Located in 3330 Masonic Drive, Alexandria, LA.
Cash / Self-Pay
$3,039

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$1,249

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: $3,039 (328%)
Insurance Median: $1,249 (135%)
Cash: $3,039 (328% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $1,249 (135% 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.

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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
Amerihealth Caritas Louisiana $483 52%
Louisiana Healthcare Connections $483 52%
UnitedHealthcare $483 - $3,081 52%
Healthy Blue Louisiana $488 53%
Humana $493 - $3,573 53%
Aetna $507 - $1,614 55%
Triwest $874 94%
Active Med $892 96%
Arcadian Health Plan $892 96%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $892 - $2,168 96%
Christus Health $892 - $1,249 96%
Coventry $892 96%
Vantage Health Plan Inc. $892 - $5,844 96%
Dignity Health $919 99%
Peoples Health $919 99%
Wellcare $936 101%
Allyalign Health $981 106%
Medicare (plans) $981 106%
Five Point Credit Union $4,650 502%
Lsu First Choice Verity $5,844 631%
Cigna $6,695 723%
Gilsbar, Inc. $7,012 757%
Healthcare Highways $7,012 757%
Verity Healthnet $7,012 757%
Healthsmart $7,597 - $9,350 820%
Ppoplus Llc $7,597 820%
Multiplan $8,181 883%
Phcs $8,181 883%
Health Management Network $9,350 1009%
Provider Select $9,350 1009%
First Health $9,934 1072%
Verity Healthnet National $9,934 1072%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 3330 Masonic Drive, Alexandria, LA 71301
  • CMS Rating: ★★★☆☆
  • Ownership Type: Voluntary non-profit - Private
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals