CMS Price Transparency Data

Upper endoscopy with biopsy

Facility: Carlsbad Medical Center

Billing Code: 43239 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 43239
  • Insurance Median: $1,552
  • Cash Discount Price: $1,900
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.67x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Upper endoscopy with biopsy at Carlsbad Medical Center is $1,552. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $1,900. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $926.63, this hospital’s rate is 1.67x the Medicare baseline. Located in 2430 West Pierce Street, Carlsbad, NM.
Cash / Self-Pay
$1,900

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$1,552

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: $1,900 (205%)
Insurance Median: $1,552 (167%)
Cash: $1,900 (205% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $1,552 (167% 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
Veterans Eval Services $334 36%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $715 - $17,155 77%
Medicaid / KanCare $715 - $817 77%
UnitedHealthcare $788 - $12,580 85%
Department Of Veterans Affairs $898 97%
Tricare $898 97%
Medicare (plans) $946 102%
Node Molina Mcr Adv $946 102%
Presbyterian $946 - $13,733 102%
Node Va $962 104%
Triwest $962 104%
Node Choice Care Mcr Adv $994 107%
Node Devoted Health Mcr Adv $994 107%
Us Department Of Labor $1,202 130%
Wexford Health $1,202 130%
Work Comp Nm $1,205 130%
Self Pay $1,900 205%
Node Molina Health Exchange $2,625 283%
Nm Health Connection $3,847 415%
Cigna $9,501 - $15,924 1025%
Eddy County Detention $9,501 1025%
Zelis $11,971 - $15,962 1292%
Omni Network $12,352 1333%
Capstar $12,542 1354%
Choice Care $13,302 1436%
Ccn First Health $15,202 1641%
Healthsmart $15,392 - $16,342 1661%
Aetna $15,962 1723%
Multiplan $15,962 1723%
Medical Control Inc $17,672 1907%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 2430 West Pierce Street, Carlsbad, NM 88220
  • CMS Rating: ★☆☆☆☆
  • Ownership Type: Voluntary non-profit - Other
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals