CMS Price Transparency Data

Upper endoscopy with biopsy

Facility: Marshall Browning Hospital

Billing Code: 43239 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 43239
Insurance Median: $176
Cash Discount Price: $1,371
vs. Medicare Baseline: 0.19x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Upper endoscopy with biopsy at Marshall Browning Hospital is $176. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $1,371. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $926.63, this hospital’s rate is 0.19x the Medicare baseline. Located in 900 North Washington Street, Du Quoin, IL.

Cash / Self-Pay

$1,371

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$176

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: $1,371 (148%)

Insurance Median: $176 (19%)

Cash: $1,371 (148% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $176 (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.

Out-of-Pocket Cost Estimator

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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	$125 - $344	13%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$125 - $344	13%
Health Alliance Mcr Adv	$125	13%
UnitedHealthcare	$125 - $252	13%
Wellcare Mcr Adv - All Plans	$125	13%
Humana	$127	14%
Healthlink Hmo - All Other Plans	$162	17%
Healthlink Ppo	$169	18%
Cigna	$184	20%
Health Alliance - All Other Plans	$188	20%
Hope Trust - All Plans	$282	30%
Meridian Hp Mcaid - All Plans	$344	37%
Molina Mcaid - All Plans	$344	37%
Multiplan/Phcs - All Plans	$1,567	169%
Zelis - All Plans	$1,763	190%

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 $1,371.
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 Marshall Browning 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.