CMS Price Transparency Data

Upper endoscopy with biopsy

Facility: Starr County Memorial Hospital

Billing Code: 43239 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 43239
Insurance Median: $985
Cash Discount Price: $3,100
vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.06x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Upper endoscopy with biopsy at Starr County Memorial Hospital is $985. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $3,100. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $926.63, this hospital’s rate is 1.06x the Medicare baseline. Located in 128 N Fm Rd 3167, Rio Grande City, TX.

Cash / Self-Pay

$3,100

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$985

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: $3,100 (335%)

Insurance Median: $985 (106%)

Cash: $3,100 (335% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $985 (106% 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
UnitedHealthcare	$908	98%
Aetna	$956 - $2,697	103%
Molina Healthcare Of Tx Mcr Adv	$956	103%
Superior Health Plan Mcr Adv	$985	106%
Molina Healthcare Of Texas	$1,093	118%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$3,100	335%
Molina Healthcare Of Tx Mcd Rep	$3,100	335%

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 $3,100.
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 Starr County Memorial Hospital 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.