CMS Price Transparency Data

Upper endoscopy with biopsy

Facility: Wellstar McG Health, Affiliated With Med Col

Billing Code: 43239 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 43239
Insurance Median: $1,514
Cash Discount Price: $1,406
vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.63x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Upper endoscopy with biopsy at Wellstar McG Health, Affiliated With Med Col is $1,514. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $1,406. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $926.63, this hospital’s rate is 1.63x the Medicare baseline. Located in 1120 15Th Street, Augusta, GA.

Cash / Self-Pay

$1,406

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$1,514

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: $1,406 (152%)

Insurance Median: $1,514 (163%)

Cash: $1,406 (152% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $1,514 (163% 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.

Out-of-Pocket Cost Estimator

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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
Aetna	$795 - $4,714	86%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$811 - $2,892	88%
Select Health	$827	89%
Absolute Total Care	$835	90%
Clover	$850	92%
Molina Marketplace	$914	99%
Centurion	$1,033	111%
The Care Network	$1,192 - $2,983	129%
Oscar Healthplan	$1,351	146%
Naphcare	$1,391	150%
Peachstate	$1,470	159%
Caresource	$1,558	168%
Alliant Health Plan	$1,694	183%
UnitedHealthcare	$1,738 - $3,136	188%
Industry Buying Group	$2,242	242%
Cigna	$3,437	371%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Request a "Self-Pay classification" with the billing desk before receiving care.
Ask for a written "Prompt-Pay Discount" agreement quoting the price of $1,406.
Request and sign a "Waiver of Insurance Submission" to prevent automatic billing.
Verify CPT Code matches exactly: 43239.

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Contact your insurance company to confirm Wellstar McG Health, Affiliated With Med Col is fully in-network.
Ask your insurer if "Prior Authorization" is required for CPT code 43239.
Confirm the specific physician or imaging center is also in-network (not just the hospital building).
Audit your Explanation of Benefits (EOB) against the final itemized hospital invoice.