CMS Price Transparency Data

Upper endoscopy with biopsy

Facility: Yoakum County Hospital

Billing Code: 43239 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 43239
Insurance Median: $424
Cash Discount Price: $1,348
vs. Medicare Baseline: 0.46x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Upper endoscopy with biopsy at Yoakum County Hospital is $424. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $1,348. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $926.63, this hospital’s rate is 0.46x the Medicare baseline. Located in 412 Mustang Avenue, Denver City, TX.

Cash / Self-Pay

$1,348

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$424

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: $1,348 (145%)

Insurance Median: $424 (46%)

Cash: $1,348 (145% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $424 (46% 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
Healthsmart	$96 - $1,920	10%
Aetna	$124 - $1,931	13%
Humana	$134 - $1,477	14%
UnitedHealthcare	$134 - $1,817	14%
90 Degree Benefits	$143 - $212	15%
Cigna	$276 - $1,477	30%
Insurance Services Of Lubbock	$276 - $2,400	30%
Firstcare	$280 - $1,590	30%
Multiplan	$280 - $1,988	30%
Dars	$297 - $1,590	32%
Phcs	$361 - $1,931	39%
Capstar	$382 - $2,045	41%
Provider Network	$414 - $2,215	45%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$424 - $2,272	46%

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 $1,348.
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 Yoakum County 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.