CMS Price Transparency Data

Upper endoscopy with biopsy

Facility: Mat-Su Regional Medical Center

Billing Code: 43239 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 43239
  • Insurance Median: $8,417
  • Cash Discount Price: $4,174
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 9.08x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Upper endoscopy with biopsy at Mat-Su Regional Medical Center is $8,417. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $4,174. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $926.63, this hospital’s rate is 9.08x the Medicare baseline. Located in 2500 South Woodworth Loop, Palmer, AK.
Cash / Self-Pay
$4,174

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$8,417

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: $4,174 (450%)
Insurance Median: $8,417 (908%)
Cash: $4,174 (450% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $8,417 (908% 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 908% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 808%). Patients with high-deductible plans or out-of-network benefits may face excessive out-of-pocket costs.

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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 $414 45%
Medicare (plans) $1,061 115%
Node Champva $1,062 115%
Tricare $1,062 115%
Node Non Par Hospice Agree $1,078 116%
Node Triwest $1,078 116%
Node Va $1,078 116%
Node Us Dept Of Labor $1,348 145%
Medicaid / KanCare $1,491 161%
Self Pay $4,174 450%
Ak Dept Of Corrections $7,652 826%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $7,805 - $8,486 842%
Hccmca $8,347 901%
Aetna $8,904 961%
Multiplan Phcs $10,573 1141%
Moda Assurance $10,990 1186%
Cigna $11,018 1189%
Carlie Trans Grp $11,825 1276%
UnitedHealthcare $11,825 1276%
First Choice Health $12,521 1351%
Multiplan Mpi $12,660 1366%
Plan Vista Solutions $12,938 1396%
Multiplan Wc $13,216 1426%
One Health $13,216 1426%
First Health Group $13,355 1441%
Medical Control Network Solutions $13,355 1441%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 2500 South Woodworth Loop, Palmer, AK 99645
  • CMS Rating: ★★★☆☆
  • Ownership Type: Voluntary non-profit - Other
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals