CMS Price Transparency Data

Upper endoscopy with biopsy

Facility: Valley Regional Medical Center

Billing Code: 43239 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 43239
Insurance Median: $1,886
Cash Discount Price: Unavailable
vs. Medicare Baseline: 2.04x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Upper endoscopy with biopsy at Valley Regional Medical Center is $1,886. 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 2.04x the Medicare baseline. Located in 100 A Alton Gloor, Brownsville, TX.

Cash / Self-Pay

Unavailable

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$1,886

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: $1,886 (204%)

Ins. Median: $1,886 (204% 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 204% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 104%). Patients with high-deductible plans or out-of-network benefits may face excessive out-of-pocket costs.

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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
Texas Health Network	$332	36%
Usa Mco	$335	36%
Driscoll Childrens Health Plan	$345	37%
United	$359 - $8,580	39%
Molina Healthcare	$368	40%
Aetna	$423 - $3,915	46%
Superior Health Plan	$948	102%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$1,336 - $2,067	144%
Healthcare Highways	$2,434	263%
Curative Administrators	$2,613	282%
Oscar	$2,993	323%
Independent Medical System	$3,537	382%
Cigna	$4,104 - $5,487	443%
Humana	$12,814	1383%

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 $X.
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 Valley Regional 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.