CMS Price Transparency Data

Upper endoscopy with biopsy

Facility: Medical West, An Affiliate of UAB Health System

Billing Code: 43239 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 43239
  • Insurance Median: $543
  • Cash Discount Price: $474
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 0.59x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Upper endoscopy with biopsy at Medical West, An Affiliate of UAB Health System is $543. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $474. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $926.63, this hospital’s rate is 0.59x the Medicare baseline. Located in 995 9Th Avenue Southwest, Bessemer, AL.
Cash / Self-Pay
$474

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$543

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: $474 (51%)
Insurance Median: $543 (59%)
Cash: $474 (51% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $543 (59% 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
Cigna $155 - $863 17%
Viva $316 - $954 34%
Phcs $379 - $442 41%
Beech Street $392 - $442 42%
One Health Plan $411 44%
Aetna $442 - $830 48%
Geha $442 48%
Healthchoice $442 48%
Alamed $495 53%
Construction Claims Management $511 55%
Multiplan $518 56%
Corvel $522 - $569 56%
Novanet $528 57%
Humana $537 - $879 58%
UnitedHealthcare $543 - $913 59%
Department Of Labor $550 59%
Heritage Summit Health $550 59%
Pnoa $569 61%
Three Rivers $569 61%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $821 89%
Cooper Green $830 90%
Jefferson County Sheriff $830 90%
Triwest $830 90%
United Mine Workers $830 90%
Ambetter / Centene $1,141 123%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 995 9Th Avenue Southwest, Bessemer, AL 35022
  • CMS Rating: ★★★☆☆
  • Ownership Type: Government - Hospital District or Authority
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals