CMS Price Transparency Data

Upper endoscopy with biopsy

Facility: Jefferson County Health Center

Billing Code: 43239 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 43239
  • Insurance Median: $75
  • Cash Discount Price: $98
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 0.08x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Upper endoscopy with biopsy at Jefferson County Health Center is $75. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $98. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $926.63, this hospital’s rate is 0.08x the Medicare baseline. Located in 2000 S Main, Fairfield, IA.
Cash / Self-Pay
$98

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$75

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: $98 (11%)
Insurance Median: $75 (8%)
Cash: $98 (11% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $75 (8% 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 $56 - $148 6%
Tricare $64 7%
Amerigroup Mcr Adv $66 7%
Humana $66 7%
Iowa Total Care Comm - All Other Plans $66 7%
Iowa Total Care Mcr $66 7%
Molina Mcr Adv $66 7%
Iowa Total Care Mcaid $69 7%
Molina Mcaid/Chip $69 7%
Medicaid / KanCare $70 8%
Aetna $80 - $148 9%
Medicare (plans) $80 9%
Midlands New Product $134 14%
Coventry Commercial Hmo $139 15%
Coventry Commercial Ppo - All Other Plans $148 16%
Midlands Choice-All Other Plans $148 16%
Molina Marketplace - All Other Plans $164 18%
Wellmark Hmo $2,122 229%
Wellmark Indemnity/Ppo - All Other Plans $2,335 252%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 2000 S Main, Fairfield, IA 52556
  • CMS Rating: ★★☆☆☆
  • Ownership Type: Government - Local
  • Hospital Type: Critical Access Hospitals