CMS Price Transparency Data

Upper endoscopy with biopsy

Facility: Ottumwa Regional Health Center

Billing Code: 43239 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 43239
  • Insurance Median: $945
  • Cash Discount Price: $3,249
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.02x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Upper endoscopy with biopsy at Ottumwa Regional Health Center is $945. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $3,249. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $926.63, this hospital’s rate is 1.02x the Medicare baseline. Located in 1001 E Pennsylvania, Ottumwa, IA.
Cash / Self-Pay
$3,249

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$945

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: $3,249 (351%)
Insurance Median: $945 (102%)
Cash: $3,249 (351% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $945 (102% 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
UnitedHealthcare $425 - $2,968 46%
Veteran Family Member Program $425 46%
Wellmark Advantage Health Plan $430 - $940 46%
Wellpoint Iowa, Inc. $437 - $950 47%
Aetna $438 - $479 47%
Molina Healthcare Of Iowa $454 49%
Iowa Total Care Inc $874 94%
Humana $893 96%
Wellmark Health Plan Of Iowa $1,148 - $2,296 124%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $1,264 - $2,529 136%
Cigna $4,241 458%
Healthpartners $6,284 678%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 1001 E Pennsylvania, Ottumwa, IA 52501
  • CMS Rating: ★★☆☆☆
  • Ownership Type: Proprietary
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals