CMS Price Transparency Data

Upper endoscopy with biopsy

Facility: Christus Santa Rosa Hospital-San Marcos

Billing Code: 43239 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 43239
  • Insurance Median: $931
  • Cash Discount Price: Unavailable
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.00x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Upper endoscopy with biopsy at Christus Santa Rosa Hospital-San Marcos is $931. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is unavailable. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $926.63, this hospital’s rate is 1.00x the Medicare baseline. Located in 1301 Wonder World Drive, San Marcos, TX.
Cash / Self-Pay
Unavailable

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$931

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%)
Insurance Median: $931 (100%)
Ins. Median: $931 (100% 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
Community First $335 36%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $342 - $1,973 37%
Amerigroup $352 - $981 38%
Texas Childrens Health Plan $352 38%
UnitedHealthcare $375 - $4,331 40%
Superior $385 42%
Allwell $909 98%
Christus Health $909 - $1,272 98%
Humana $909 - $6,561 98%
Triwest $909 98%
Washington National $909 98%
Wellcare $909 98%
Aetna $927 100%
Cigna $936 - $6,603 101%
Provider Partners Health Plan $936 101%
Shared Health Insurance Company $954 103%
Devoted Health Plan $981 106%
Sendero $1,554 168%
Naphcare Inc. $1,817 196%
Healthcare Highways $2,299 248%
Five Point Credit Union $4,020 434%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 1301 Wonder World Drive, San Marcos, TX 78666
  • CMS Rating: ★★★★☆
  • Ownership Type: Voluntary non-profit - Church
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals