CMS Price Transparency Data

Upper endoscopy with biopsy

Facility: Saint Francis Hospital-Evanston

Billing Code: 43239 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 43239
  • Insurance Median: $1,016
  • Cash Discount Price: $967
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.10x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Upper endoscopy with biopsy at Saint Francis Hospital-Evanston is $1,016. 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 1.10x the Medicare baseline. Located in 355 Ridge Ave, Evanston, IL.
Cash / Self-Pay
$967

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$1,016

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: $1,016 (110%)
Cash: $967 (104% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $1,016 (110% 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 $136 - $967 15%
Resurrection Physicians Provider Group Ipa $136 - $967 15%
Cigna $488 - $4,550 53%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $919 - $1,354 99%
Aetna $967 - $1,630 104%
Celtic (Wellcare) $967 104%
Clear Spring Health Of Illinois $967 104%
Devoted Health $967 104%
Essential Health Partners $967 - $1,112 104%
Humana $967 - $1,211 104%
Illinois Physicians Alliance $967 104%
Longevity Health Plan Of Illinois $967 104%
Medicare (plans) $967 104%
Self-Pay $967 104%
Tricare $967 104%
UnitedHealthcare $967 - $2,138 104%
Molina $996 - $1,451 107%
Zing Health Provider Network $996 107%
Meridian $1,016 - $1,272 110%
Provider Partners Health Plan (Pphp) $1,016 110%
Access Community Health Network $1,161 125%
Standard Eapg Logic - Contracts $1,210 131%
Countycare $1,211 131%
Medicaid / KanCare $1,211 131%
Clifton Health Systems $1,499 162%
Ambetter / Centene $1,567 169%
Hfn Inc (Healthcare Finest Network) $2,387 258%
Coventry $2,439 263%
Workers Comp $2,439 263%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 355 Ridge Ave, Evanston, IL 60202
  • CMS Rating: ★★☆☆☆
  • Ownership Type: Voluntary non-profit - Church
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals