CMS Price Transparency Data

Upper endoscopy with biopsy

Facility: Parkland Health Center

Billing Code: 43239 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 43239
Insurance Median: $1,607
Cash Discount Price: $4,657
vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.73x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Upper endoscopy with biopsy at Parkland Health Center is $1,607. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $4,657. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $926.63, this hospital’s rate is 1.73x the Medicare baseline. Located in 1101 W Liberty, Farmington, MO.

Cash / Self-Pay

$4,657

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$1,607

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: $4,657 (503%)

Insurance Median: $1,607 (173%)

Cash: $4,657 (503% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $1,607 (173% 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
Cox Health Systems Insurance Company [220]	$698 - $1,396	75%
Health Alliance [224]	$698 - $1,396	75%
Allied Benefits [498]	$737 - $1,473	80%
Hope Trust [806]	$737 - $1,473	80%
Cigna	$790 - $1,744	85%
Healthscope Benefits [258]	$826 - $2,823	89%
Humana	$845 - $2,058	91%
Apwu Health Plan [216]	$872 - $1,744	94%
Nalc Health Benefit Plan [242]	$872 - $1,744	94%
Priority Health [648]	$872 - $1,744	94%
Healthcare Sol Mercy [609]	$952 - $1,904	103%
Med-Pay [480]	$952 - $1,904	103%
Aetna	$973 - $2,058	105%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$973 - $2,209	105%
Essence Healthcare [221]	$973 - $2,058	105%
UnitedHealthcare	$973 - $2,823	105%
Medica [661]	$1,016 - $2,031	110%
Phcs [244]	$1,016 - $2,031	110%
Cox Health [757]	$1,022 - $2,161	110%
Devoted Health Plan [847]	$1,022 - $2,161	110%
Medica [662]	$1,022 - $2,161	110%
Consociate [478]	$1,850 - $4,587	200%
Sarah Bush Lincoln [636]	$1,850 - $4,587	200%

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 $4,657.
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 Parkland Health Center 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.