CMS Price Transparency Data

Upper endoscopy with biopsy

Facility: Northside Hospital

Billing Code: 43239 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 43239
  • Insurance Median: $4,065
  • Cash Discount Price: Unavailable
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 4.39x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Upper endoscopy with biopsy at Northside Hospital is $4,065. 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 4.39x the Medicare baseline. Located in 1000 Johnson Ferry Road, Ne, Atlanta, GA.
Cash / Self-Pay
Unavailable

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$4,065

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: $4,065 (439%)
Ins. Median: $4,065 (439% 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 439% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 339%). 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
One Call Diagnostics $476 51%
Mti $595 64%
Homelink $632 68%
Lantern $1,082 117%
Kaiser $1,099 - $4,107 119%
Ambetter / Centene $1,960 - $10,234 212%
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%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $3,194 - $34,850 345%
Clear Springs Eon Health $3,988 430%
Medicare (plans) $3,988 - $4,878 430%
UnitedHealthcare $3,988 - $6,943 430%
Va Ccn $3,988 430%
Humana $4,027 - $4,147 435%
Bccp $4,065 439%
Cbww $4,065 439%
Truths Community $4,065 439%
Aetna $4,067 - $6,519 439%
Coventry $4,067 - $30,000 439%
Caresource $4,107 - $18,600 443%
Wellcare $4,107 443%
Clover Health $4,187 452%
Pruitt Health Premier $4,187 452%
Fairly Group $4,585 495%
Us Dept Of Labor Wc $5,081 548%
Tricare $5,140 555%
Cigna $5,210 - $8,162 562%
Oscar $5,940 641%
Northside Health Network $7,875 850%
Amerigroup $8,085 - $9,085 873%
Medicaid / KanCare $9,085 - $10,447 980%
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: 1000 Johnson Ferry Road, Ne, Atlanta, GA 30342
  • CMS Rating: ★★★☆☆
  • Ownership Type: Voluntary non-profit - Private
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals