CMS Price Transparency Data

Upper endoscopy with biopsy

Facility: Baldwin Health

Billing Code: 43239 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 43239
  • Insurance Median: $1,076
  • Cash Discount Price: $4,419
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.16x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Upper endoscopy with biopsy at Baldwin Health is $1,076. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $4,419. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $926.63, this hospital’s rate is 1.16x the Medicare baseline. Located in 1613 North McKenzie Street, Foley, AL.
Cash / Self-Pay
$4,419

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$1,076

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: $4,419 (477%)
Insurance Median: $1,076 (116%)
Cash: $4,419 (477% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $1,076 (116% 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
Veterans Eval Services $318 34%
Medicaid / KanCare $383 41%
Tricare $817 88%
Triwest $843 91%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $847 - $1,320 91%
Humana $847 91%
Medicare (plans) $847 91%
UnitedHealthcare $847 - $7,154 91%
Windsor Health Plan $847 91%
Community Hospice $860 93%
Hospice $860 93%
Mercy Medical Hospice $860 93%
Node Champva $860 93%
Node Va $860 93%
Cigna $864 - $3,313 93%
Node Devoted Health Mcr Adv $864 93%
Node Clover Health Mcr Adv $869 94%
Select Health $869 94%
Aetna $872 - $22,094 94%
Node Wellcare Mcr Adv $878 95%
Us Dol $1,076 116%
Ambetter / Centene $1,291 139%
First Choice $1,394 150%
Self Pay $4,419 477%
American Employee Alliance $9,819 1060%
Multiplan $13,993 - $20,130 1510%
First Health $17,184 - $19,823 1854%
Alamed $18,780 2027%
Multiplan Inc $18,780 2027%
Coventry Work Comp Al $19,197 2072%
One Health $19,639 2119%
Pro America $19,639 2119%
Novanet $19,823 2139%
Alabama Wc $20,866 2252%
Gulf Health $20,866 2252%
Principal Ppo $20,866 2252%
Viva Health $20,866 2252%
National Health $22,094 2384%
Galaxy $22,339 2411%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 1613 North McKenzie Street, Foley, AL 36535
  • CMS Rating: ★★★★☆
  • Ownership Type: Proprietary
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals