CMS Price Transparency Data

Upper endoscopy with biopsy

Facility: Johnson Memorial Hospital

Billing Code: 43239 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 43239
  • Insurance Median: $2,533
  • Cash Discount Price: $4,273
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 2.73x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Upper endoscopy with biopsy at Johnson Memorial Hospital is $2,533. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $4,273. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $926.63, this hospital’s rate is 2.73x the Medicare baseline. Located in 201 Chestnut Hill Road, Stafford Springs, CT.
Cash / Self-Pay
$4,273

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$2,533

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: $4,273 (461%)
Insurance Median: $2,533 (273%)
Cash: $4,273 (461% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $2,533 (273% 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 273% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 173%). 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
Connecticut Dept Of Correction $1,004 108%
Aetna $1,066 115%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $1,066 - $3,371 115%
Medicare (plans) $1,066 - $1,120 115%
UnitedHealthcare $1,066 115%
Cca Senior Care Options $1,087 117%
Cigna $1,098 118%
Fallon Health $1,414 153%
Claimdoc $2,283 246%
Diversified Administrators $2,283 246%
Innovative Health Plan Ii $2,283 246%
Centivo $2,533 273%
Bcn Domestic $3,371 364%
Blue Benefit Administrators Of Massachusetts $3,371 364%
Blue Care Network $3,371 364%
Blue Distinction Transplant $3,371 364%
Blue Shield - Ca $3,371 364%
Blue Shield - Id (Regence) $3,371 364%
Blue Shield - Ny Highmark Northeastern $3,371 364%
Blue Shield - Ny Highmark Western $3,371 364%
Blue Shield - Pa (Highmark) $3,371 364%
Blue Shield - Wa (Regence) $3,371 364%
Health Choices $3,371 364%
Kaiser Domestic $3,371 364%
Pre-Employment $3,371 364%
Unicare $3,371 364%
Wc Domestic $3,371 364%
Wellpoint $3,371 364%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 201 Chestnut Hill Road, Stafford Springs, CT 06076
  • CMS Rating: ★★★☆☆
  • Ownership Type: Voluntary non-profit - Private
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals