CMS Price Transparency Data

Upper endoscopy with biopsy

Facility: Ochsner LSU Health Shreveport

Billing Code: 43239 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 43239
Insurance Median: $880
Cash Discount Price: $566
vs. Medicare Baseline: 0.95x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Upper endoscopy with biopsy at Ochsner LSU Health Shreveport is $880. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $566. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $926.63, this hospital’s rate is 0.95x the Medicare baseline. Located in 1541 Kings Highway, Shreveport, LA.

Cash / Self-Pay

$566

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$880

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: $566 (61%)

Insurance Median: $880 (95%)

Cash: $566 (61% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $880 (95% 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	$481 - $1,698	52%
Amerihealth Caritas Louisiana (Healthy Louisiana)	$481	52%
Healthy Blue (Formerly Amerigroup Louisiana Inc.)	$481	52%
Humana	$481 - $880	52%
Louisiana Healthcare Connections (Healthy Louisiana)	$481	52%
UnitedHealthcare	$481 - $2,198	52%
Verity Health Network – Lsu First Choice	$711	77%
(Healthy Louisiana) And Healthy Blue Dual Advantage (Hmo-D-Snp)	$880	95%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$880 - $1,207	95%
Medicare (plans)	$880	95%
Multiplan/Phcs/American Lifecare	$1,205	130%
Cigna	$1,323	143%
Vantage Health Plan - Commercial	$1,452	157%
Zelis	$1,500	162%
Usa Managed Care Network	$1,634	176%
First Health Network	$1,698	183%
Healthcomp Ppo (Formerly Gilsbar 360	$2,199	237%

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 $566.
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 Ochsner LSU Health Shreveport 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.