CMS Price Transparency Data

Upper endoscopy with biopsy

Facility: Longview Regional Medical Center

Billing Code: 43239 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 43239
  • Insurance Median: $911
  • Cash Discount Price: $3,433
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 0.98x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Upper endoscopy with biopsy at Longview Regional Medical Center is $911. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $3,433. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $926.63, this hospital’s rate is 0.98x the Medicare baseline. Located in 2901 N Fourth St, Longview, TX.
Cash / Self-Pay
$3,433

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$911

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: $3,433 (370%)
Insurance Median: $911 (98%)
Cash: $3,433 (370% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $911 (98% 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 $342 37%
Medicaid / KanCare $352 - $1,302 38%
UnitedHealthcare $352 - $5,340 38%
Superior $370 - $1,358 40%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $734 - $2,765 79%
Healthspring $897 97%
Humana $897 97%
Medicare (plans) $897 97%
Node Champva $911 98%
Node Hospice Non Par Agree $911 98%
Node Triwest $911 98%
Node Va $911 98%
Tricare $911 98%
Aetna $914 - $12,987 99%
Multiplan $928 - $16,210 100%
American Health Mcr Adv $932 101%
Provider Partners Health Plan $938 101%
Node Amerigroup Mcr Adv $941 102%
Wellness Pointe $1,093 118%
Cigna $1,099 119%
Node Us Dept Of Labor $1,139 123%
Self Pay $1,144 123%
Amerigroup $1,302 141%
Gregg Co Detention Center $1,461 158%
Access Direct Platinum $1,549 167%
Node Brookshire Brothers $1,594 172%
Node Brookshire Brothers Work Comp Tx $1,695 183%
Verity Health Net $1,775 192%
Work Comp $1,822 197%
Texas Rehab Commission $4,768 515%
Nx Health Network $6,103 659%
Health Smart $10,489 - $13,350 1132%
Aim Administrators $14,303 1544%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 2901 N Fourth St, Longview, TX 75605
  • CMS Rating: ★★★☆☆
  • Ownership Type: Proprietary
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals