CMS Price Transparency Data

Upper endoscopy with biopsy

Facility: Memorial Medical Center

Billing Code: 43239 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 43239
  • Insurance Median: $367
  • Cash Discount Price: $387
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 0.40x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Upper endoscopy with biopsy at Memorial Medical Center is $367. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $387. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $926.63, this hospital’s rate is 0.40x the Medicare baseline. Located in 701 N Virginia St, Port Lavaca, TX.
Cash / Self-Pay
$387

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$367

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: $387 (42%)
Insurance Median: $367 (40%)
Cash: $387 (42% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $367 (40% 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
Triwest Va Pccc-All Plans $118 - $212 13%
Ambetter / Centene $121 - $259 13%
Amerigroup Mcr Adv-All Other Plans $121 - $216 13%
Care Improvement Plus - All Other Plans $121 - $216 13%
Care Improvement Plus Mcr $121 - $218 13%
Superior Allwell Mcr Adv-All Other Plans $121 - $216 13%
UnitedHealthcare $121 - $728 13%
Universal American Mcr-All Other Plans $121 - $216 13%
Universal American Snp $127 - $227 14%
Coventry First Hlth Hmo Ppo-All Other Plans $151 - $582 16%
Coventry First Hlth Mcr Adv $151 - $216 16%
Galaxy Health Network-All Plans $175 - $619 19%
Multiplan Mcr Adv $216 - $619 23%
Capstar Health Network-All Plans $236 - $582 25%
Cigna $236 25%
Healthcare Highways-All Plans $245 - $582 26%
Prime Healthcare Services-All Plans $264 - $510 28%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $283 - $857 31%
Humana $302 - $582 33%
Corvel Work Comp-All Plans $321 - $619 35%
Independent Med Sys Ppo-All Plans $321 - $619 35%
Multiplan Phcs Ppo-All Other Plans $321 - $619 35%
Provider Select Ppo-All Plans $321 - $619 35%
Three Rivers Ppo-All Plans $321 - $619 35%
Usa Mso - All Plans $321 - $619 35%
Amerigroup Chip $349 - $728 38%
Amerigroup Star $349 - $728 38%
Amerigroup Star Kids $349 - $728 38%
Amerigroup Star Plus $349 - $728 38%
Comm Health Chip $349 - $728 38%
Comm Health Perinatal-All Other Plans $349 - $728 38%
Molina Chip/Star-All Plans $349 - $728 38%
Scott & White Chip/Star-All Plans $349 - $728 38%
Superior Chip/Star $349 - $728 38%
Texas Childrens Hp - All Plans $349 - $728 38%
Comm Health Mcaid Hmo $367 - $764 40%
Comm Health Star $367 - $764 40%
Aetna $582 63%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 701 N Virginia St, Port Lavaca, TX 77979
  • CMS Rating: ★★★★☆
  • Ownership Type: Government - Local
  • Hospital Type: Critical Access Hospitals