CMS Price Transparency Data

Upper endoscopy with biopsy

Facility: Covenant Medical Center

Billing Code: 43239 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 43239
Insurance Median: $1,908
Cash Discount Price: $1,040
vs. Medicare Baseline: 2.06x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Upper endoscopy with biopsy at Covenant Medical Center is $1,908. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $1,040. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $926.63, this hospital’s rate is 2.06x the Medicare baseline. Located in 3615 19Th Street, Lubbock, TX.

Cash / Self-Pay

$1,040

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$1,908

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: $1,040 (112%)

Insurance Median: $1,908 (206%)

Cash: $1,040 (112% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $1,908 (206% 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.

Elevated Commercial Rate Alert (Value-Gap)

The negotiated rate at this facility is 206% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 106%). Patients with high-deductible plans or out-of-network benefits may face excessive out-of-pocket costs.

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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
Scott And White	$895 - $1,482	97%
Aetna	$911 - $4,573	98%
Superior Healthplan	$957	103%
UnitedHealthcare	$961 - $4,554	104%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$1,202 - $1,666	130%
Phcs	$2,150	232%
Covenant Preferred	$3,218	347%
Cigna	$4,574 - $4,711	494%
Capstar	$6,331	683%

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 $1,040.
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 Covenant Medical 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.