CMS Price Transparency Data

Upper endoscopy with biopsy

Facility: Baylor Scott & White Medical Center - Round Rock

Billing Code: 43239 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 43239
Insurance Median: $1,018
Cash Discount Price: Unavailable
vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.10x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Upper endoscopy with biopsy at Baylor Scott & White Medical Center - Round Rock is $1,018. 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 1.10x the Medicare baseline. Located in 300 University Blvd, Round Rock, TX.

Cash / Self-Pay

Unavailable

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$1,018

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: $1,018 (110%)

Ins. Median: $1,018 (110% 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
Superior Health Plan	$335 - $811	36%
Baylor Scott & White Health Plan	$770 - $1,338	83%
Humana	$811 - $4,958	88%
Triwest	$811	88%
Corvel	$849	92%
Prime Health Services	$849	92%
Aetna	$851 - $3,734	92%
American Health Plan	$851	92%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$851 - $1,415	92%
Healthspring	$851	92%
Procare Advantage	$851	92%
UnitedHealthcare	$932 - $4,419	101%
Injury Management Organization	$1,007	109%
Careworks Fka Rockport	$1,212	131%
Sedgwick	$1,212	131%
Healthsmart	$3,282	354%
Cigna	$3,421 - $4,025	369%

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 Baylor Scott & White Medical Center - Round Rock 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.