CMS Price Transparency Data

Upper endoscopy with biopsy

Facility: Savannah Health Services LLC DBA Memorial Health University Medical Center

Billing Code: 43239 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 43239
  • Insurance Median: $2,449
  • Cash Discount Price: Unavailable
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 2.64x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Upper endoscopy with biopsy at Savannah Health Services LLC DBA Memorial Health University Medical Center is $2,449. 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 2.64x the Medicare baseline. Located in 4700 Waters Avenue, Savannah, GA.
Cash / Self-Pay
Unavailable

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$2,449

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: $2,449 (264%)
Ins. Median: $2,449 (264% 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 264% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 164%). 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
Peach State $1,150 124%
Health One Alliance $1,230 133%
Dan Vaden Chevrolet Cadillac $1,328 143%
Memorial Health Plan $1,488 - $1,898 161%
Blue Choice $1,660 - $2,491 179%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $2,153 - $3,837 232%
Prime Health $2,358 254%
Amerigroup $2,365 255%
Cigna $2,374 - $3,442 256%
Employer'S Health Network $2,407 260%
Nhc Advantage $2,550 275%
Friday Health $3,224 348%
Aetna $3,460 - $3,633 373%
United $3,600 389%
Centurion $7,512 811%

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Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 4700 Waters Avenue, Savannah, GA 31404
  • CMS Rating: ★☆☆☆☆
  • Ownership Type: Voluntary non-profit - Other
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals