CMS Price Transparency Data

Upper endoscopy with biopsy

Facility: Sanford Hillsboro

Billing Code: 43239 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 43239
Insurance Median: $1,815
Cash Discount Price: $1,760
vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.96x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Upper endoscopy with biopsy at Sanford Hillsboro is $1,815. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $1,760. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $926.63, this hospital’s rate is 1.96x the Medicare baseline. Located in 12 Third Street Se, Hillsboro, ND.

Cash / Self-Pay

$1,760

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$1,815

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: $1,760 (190%)

Insurance Median: $1,815 (196%)

Cash: $1,760 (190% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $1,815 (196% 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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Remaining Deductible ($)

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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
Sanford Health Plan Align	$1,003	108%
Ucare	$1,078 - $1,933	116%
Aetna	$1,087 - $1,912	117%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$1,087 - $2,270	117%
Health Partners	$1,087 - $1,716	117%
Medicare (plans)	$1,087	117%
UnitedHealthcare	$1,087 - $1,837	117%
Primewest	$1,109	120%
Security Health Plan	$1,210	131%
Sanford Health Plan	$1,737 - $2,043	187%
Medica	$1,815 - $1,940	196%
First Choice Health Network	$1,980	214%
Healthez	$1,980	214%
Multiplan	$1,980	214%

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 $1,760.
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 Sanford Hillsboro 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.