CMS Price Transparency Data

Upper endoscopy with biopsy

Facility: Jeff Davis Hospital

Billing Code: 43239 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 43239
  • Insurance Median: $3,060
  • Cash Discount Price: $1,399
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 3.30x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Upper endoscopy with biopsy at Jeff Davis Hospital is $3,060. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $1,399. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $926.63, this hospital’s rate is 3.30x the Medicare baseline. Located in 163 South Tallahassee Street, Hazlehurst, GA.
Cash / Self-Pay
$1,399

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$3,060

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: $1,399 (151%)
Insurance Median: $3,060 (330%)
Cash: $1,399 (151% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $3,060 (330% 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 330% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 230%). 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
Pen_Network $203 22%
Medicaid / KanCare $746 - $2,235 81%
Humana $761 - $3,544 82%
Peach_State $761 - $829 82%
Wellcare $761 - $829 82%
Medicare (plans) $1,186 - $1,305 128%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $1,209 - $3,127 130%
Care_Improvement_Plus $1,209 - $1,318 130%
Coventry_Hmo $2,678 - $2,919 289%
Coventry_Pos $2,678 - $2,919 289%
Uhc_Hmo $2,869 - $3,127 310%
Uhc_Indemnity $2,869 - $3,127 310%
Uhc_Ppo $2,869 - $3,127 310%
Coventry_Ppo $2,945 - $3,211 318%
Beech_Street $3,060 - $3,336 330%
Care_Source $3,060 - $3,336 330%
Cigna $3,060 - $3,336 330%
One_Health_Ppo $3,060 - $3,336 330%
Choicecare $3,251 - $3,544 351%
Community_Care_Network $3,251 - $3,544 351%
Georgia_Hospital_Network $3,251 - $3,544 351%
Industry_Buying_Group $3,251 - $3,544 351%
Novanet $3,251 - $3,544 351%
Principal_Health_Care_Of_Georgia $3,251 - $3,544 351%
Three_Rivers_Provider_Network $3,251 - $3,544 351%
Usa_Managed_Care $3,251 - $3,544 351%
Memorial_Health_Partners $3,442 - $3,753 371%
Tricare $3,557 - $3,878 384%
Multiplan $3,634 - $3,961 392%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 163 South Tallahassee Street, Hazlehurst, GA 31539
  • CMS Rating: No CMS Rating
  • Ownership Type: Government - Hospital District or Authority
  • Hospital Type: Critical Access Hospitals