CMS Price Transparency Data

Upper endoscopy with biopsy

Facility: Inova Fairfax Hospital

Billing Code: 43239 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 43239
Insurance Median: $2,033
Cash Discount Price: $1,484
vs. Medicare Baseline: 2.19x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Upper endoscopy with biopsy at Inova Fairfax Hospital is $2,033. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $1,484. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $926.63, this hospital’s rate is 2.19x the Medicare baseline. Located in 3300 Gallows Road, Falls Church, VA.

Cash / Self-Pay

$1,484

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$2,033

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: $1,484 (160%)

Insurance Median: $2,033 (219%)

Cash: $1,484 (160% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $2,033 (219% 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 219% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 119%). Patients with high-deductible plans or out-of-network benefits may face excessive out-of-pocket costs.

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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
Aetna	$938 - $3,645	101%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$938 - $2,563	101%
United	$938 - $2,857	101%
Sentara Health	$956 - $2,431	103%
Cigna	$975 - $1,917	105%
Kaiser	$975 - $2,315	105%
Humana	$1,031 - $1,504	111%
Innovation	$2,149 - $2,589	232%
Carefirst	$2,485 - $2,510	268%

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 $1,484.
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 Inova Fairfax 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.