CMS Price Transparency Data

Upper endoscopy with biopsy

Facility: Mercy Hospital Fort Smith

Billing Code: 43239 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 43239
  • Insurance Median: $857
  • Cash Discount Price: $4,095
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 0.92x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Upper endoscopy with biopsy at Mercy Hospital Fort Smith is $857. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $4,095. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $926.63, this hospital’s rate is 0.92x the Medicare baseline. Located in 7301 Rogers Ave, Fort Smith, AR.
Cash / Self-Pay
$4,095

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$857

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: $4,095 (442%)
Insurance Median: $857 (92%)
Cash: $4,095 (442% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $857 (92% 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
Blue Cross Blue Shield $119 - $1,033 13%
Indian Health Service Contracted [320198] $119 13%
Indian Health Service [20198] $119 13%
Arkansas Department Of Health [20036] $297 32%
Medicaid / KanCare $297 - $1,224 32%
Summit Community Care Contracted [320368] $297 32%
Summit Community Care [20368] $297 32%
Arkansas Total Care Contracted [320039] $674 73%
Arkansas Total Care [20039] $674 73%
Humana $844 - $857 91%
Aetna $857 92%
American Health Advantage Of Mo Mcr [20264] $857 92%
Cherokee Nation Health Serv Contracted [320066] $857 92%
Cross Timbers Hospice [20098] $857 92%
Dept Of Veteran Affairs Contracted [320106] $857 92%
Elara Caring Aspire Hospice Contracted [320433] $857 92%
Elara Caring Aspire Hospice [20433] $857 92%
Globalhealth Contracted [320145] $857 92%
Halo Hcr Inc Hospice Contracted [320432] $857 92%
Halo Hcr Inc Hospice [20432] $857 92%
Independent Health [20197] $857 92%
Jordan Valley Senior Care Pace [20515] $857 92%
Kindful Hospice Contracted [320434] $857 92%
Kindful Hospice [20434] $857 92%
Medical Associates Health [20444] $857 92%
Medicare (plans) $857 - $901 92%
Mercy Hospice Okc [20252] $857 92%
Pace Of The Ozarks [20518] $857 92%
Provider Partners Health Plans Contracted [320450] $857 92%
Qual Choice Contracted [320325] $857 92%
Spina Bifida Hlthcare Benefit [20506] $857 92%
Tribute Health Plan Mcr [20338] $857 92%
Tricare $857 92%
UnitedHealthcare $857 - $874 92%
Valir Pace [20503] $857 92%
Wellfirst Health Mcr [20443] $857 92%
Cigna $901 97%
Usable Contracted [320409] $1,033 111%
Ambetter / Centene $1,224 132%
Home State Health Plan Contracted [320187] $1,224 132%
Novasys Contracted [320285] $1,224 132%
Aither Health Contracted [320449] $1,268 137%
Edison Health Solutions Contracted [320502] $1,268 137%
Mercy Benefit Admin Contracted [320251] $1,268 137%
Health Choice Contracted [320166] $1,594 172%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 7301 Rogers Ave, Fort Smith, AR 72903
  • CMS Rating: ★★★☆☆
  • Ownership Type: Voluntary non-profit - Private
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals