CMS Price Transparency Data

Upper endoscopy with biopsy

Facility: Northside Hospital Forsyth

Billing Code: 43239 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 43239
  • Insurance Median: $1,441
  • Cash Discount Price: Unavailable
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.56x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Upper endoscopy with biopsy at Northside Hospital Forsyth is $1,441. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is unavailable. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $926.63, this hospital’s rate is 1.56x the Medicare baseline. Located in 1200 Northside Forsyth Drive, Cumming, GA.
Cash / Self-Pay
Unavailable

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$1,441

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%)
Insurance Median: $1,441 (156%)
Ins. Median: $1,441 (156% 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
One Call Diagnostics $476 51%
Mti $595 64%
Homelink $632 68%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $906 - $34,850 98%
Clear Springs Eon Health $906 98%
Medicare (plans) $906 - $1,105 98%
UnitedHealthcare $906 - $6,943 98%
Va Ccn $906 98%
Humana $916 - $943 99%
Bccp $921 99%
Cbww $921 99%
Truths Community $921 99%
Aetna $925 - $6,519 100%
Coventry $925 - $30,000 100%
Caresource $934 - $18,600 101%
Kaiser $934 - $1,441 101%
Wellcare $934 101%
Clover Health $952 103%
Pruitt Health Premier $952 103%
Fairly Group $1,042 112%
Lantern $1,082 117%
Us Dept Of Labor Wc $1,152 124%
Ambetter / Centene $1,960 - $9,299 212%
Genex/Priority Care Solutions $1,965 212%
Spreemo $1,965 212%
Authentic 4D $2,210 238%
Streamline Imaging $2,210 238%
Corvel Workers Comp $2,456 265%
Employers Choice Network $2,456 265%
Fieldale Farms Wc $2,456 265%
Georgia Workers Compensation $2,456 265%
Tricare $5,140 555%
Cigna $5,210 - $7,181 562%
Oscar $5,940 641%
Amerigroup $6,025 - $7,112 650%
Medicaid / KanCare $6,025 - $6,928 650%
Northside Health Network $7,875 850%
Health One Alliance_Ppo $12,000 1295%
Quick Trip $27,500 2968%
Novanet_Ppo $35,000 3777%
Phcs $37,500 4047%
Champus Va $50,000 5396%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 1200 Northside Forsyth Drive, Cumming, GA 30041
  • CMS Rating: ★★★★☆
  • Ownership Type: Voluntary non-profit - Private
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals