CMS Price Transparency Data

Upper endoscopy with biopsy

Facility: Madison County Health Care System

Billing Code: 43239 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 43239
  • Insurance Median: $1,250
  • Cash Discount Price: $1,598
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.35x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Upper endoscopy with biopsy at Madison County Health Care System is $1,250. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $1,598. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $926.63, this hospital’s rate is 1.35x the Medicare baseline. Located in 300 West Hutchings Street, Winterset, IA.
Cash / Self-Pay
$1,598

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$1,250

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: $1,598 (172%)
Insurance Median: $1,250 (135%)
Cash: $1,598 (172% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $1,250 (135% 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
Aetna $115 - $1,889 12%
Choicecare-All Plans $115 - $2,761 12%
Medical Associates Hp - All Plans $115 - $1,250 12%
Medigold-All Plans $115 - $1,250 12%
Medimore Employee Hp - All Plans $115 - $2,848 12%
Tricare $115 - $1,250 12%
UnitedHealthcare $115 - $2,615 12%
American Hp Mcr Adv-All Plans $121 - $1,312 13%
Oscar - All Plans $199 - $1,874 21%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $249 - $2,264 27%
Midlands Choice - All Plans $289 - $2,848 31%
Madison County Sheriff-All Plans $545 - $1,453 59%
Corvel Wc-All Plans $981 - $2,615 106%
First Choice-All Plans $1,036 - $2,761 112%
First Health-All Plans $1,036 - $2,761 112%
Integrated Hp-All Plans $1,036 - $2,761 112%
Mutual Of Omaha-All Plans $1,036 - $2,761 112%
Plaines Health-All Plans $1,036 - $2,761 112%
Preferred Hlth Ntwork-All Plans $1,036 - $2,761 112%
Principal Healthcare-All Plans $1,036 - $2,761 112%
Usa Managed Care-All Plans $1,036 - $2,761 112%
Benefit Admin Of America-All Plans $1,090 - $2,906 118%
Iowa Total Care Mcaid-All Plans $1,090 - $1,366 118%
Molina Mcaid/Chip -All Plans $1,117 - $1,414 121%
Amerigroup Mcaid-All Plans $1,155 - $1,448 125%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 300 West Hutchings Street, Winterset, IA 50273
  • CMS Rating: No CMS Rating
  • Ownership Type: Government - Local
  • Hospital Type: Critical Access Hospitals