CMS Price Transparency Data

Upper endoscopy with biopsy

Facility: Davis County Hospital

Billing Code: 43239 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 43239
Insurance Median: $173
Cash Discount Price: $853
vs. Medicare Baseline: 0.19x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Upper endoscopy with biopsy at Davis County Hospital is $173. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $853. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $926.63, this hospital’s rate is 0.19x the Medicare baseline. Located in 509 North Madison Street, Bloomfield, IA.

Cash / Self-Pay

$853

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$173

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: $853 (92%)

Insurance Median: $173 (19%)

Cash: $853 (92% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $173 (19% 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	12%
Choicecare Mcr Adv	$115	12%
Home State Hlth Exch - All Other Plans	$115	12%
Home State Hlth Mcr	$115	12%
Tricare	$115	12%
Amerigroup Mcr Adv-All Other Plans	$117	13%
American Hp Mcr Adv-All Plans	$121	13%
Mt Carmel Hp-All Plans	$121	13%
Choicecare Comm - All Other Plans	$173	19%
Preferred Hlth Choices - All Plans	$219	24%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$263 - $309	28%
Midlands Choice - All Plans	$307	33%
Home State Hlth Mcaid	$853	92%
Iowa Total Care Mcaid-All Plans	$870	94%
Molina Mcaid-All Plans	$874	94%
Amerigroup Mcaid	$879	95%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Request a "Self-Pay classification" with the billing desk before receiving care.
Ask for a written "Prompt-Pay Discount" agreement quoting the price of $853.
Request and sign a "Waiver of Insurance Submission" to prevent automatic billing.
Verify CPT Code matches exactly: 43239.

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Contact your insurance company to confirm Davis County Hospital is fully in-network.
Ask your insurer if "Prior Authorization" is required for CPT code 43239.
Confirm the specific physician or imaging center is also in-network (not just the hospital building).
Audit your Explanation of Benefits (EOB) against the final itemized hospital invoice.