CMS Price Transparency Data

Upper endoscopy with biopsy

Facility: Saint Joseph Medical Center

Billing Code: 43239 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 43239
  • Insurance Median: $967
  • Cash Discount Price: $967
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.04x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Upper endoscopy with biopsy at Saint Joseph Medical Center is $967. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $967. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $926.63, this hospital’s rate is 1.04x the Medicare baseline. Located in 333 N Madison St, Joliet, IL.
Cash / Self-Pay
$967

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$967

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: $967 (104%)
Insurance Median: $967 (104%)
Cash: $967 (104% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $967 (104% 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
Ravenswood Physicians Associates Ipa $132 - $967 14%
Resurrection Physicians Provider Group $132 - $967 14%
Cigna $488 - $4,550 53%
Aetna $836 - $1,499 90%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $836 - $1,354 90%
Humana $836 - $1,064 90%
Medicaid / KanCare $836 90%
Standard Eapg Logic - Contracts $836 90%
Meridian $878 - $1,016 95%
Molina $878 - $1,451 95%
Celtic (Wellcare) $967 104%
Clear Spring Health Of Illinois $967 104%
Devoted Health $967 104%
Essential Health Partners $967 - $1,112 104%
Longevity Health Plan Of Illinois $967 104%
Medicare (plans) $967 104%
Self-Pay $967 104%
Tricare $967 104%
UnitedHealthcare $967 - $2,138 104%
Zing Health Provider Network $996 107%
Providers Partners Health Plan $1,016 110%
Harmony Health Plan $1,025 111%
Access Community Health Network $1,161 125%
Clifton Health Systems $1,499 162%
Ambetter / Centene $1,567 169%
Hfn $2,387 258%
Corvel $2,439 263%
Coventry $2,439 263%
Workers Comp $2,439 263%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 333 N Madison St, Joliet, IL 60435
  • CMS Rating: ★☆☆☆☆
  • Ownership Type: Voluntary non-profit - Church
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals