CMS Price Transparency Data

Upper endoscopy with biopsy

Facility: Northwest Health-La Porte

Billing Code: 43239 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 43239
  • Insurance Median: $735
  • Cash Discount Price: $293
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 0.79x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Upper endoscopy with biopsy at Northwest Health-La Porte is $735. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $293. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $926.63, this hospital’s rate is 0.79x the Medicare baseline. Located in 1007 Lincolnway, La Porte, IN.
Cash / Self-Pay
$293

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$735

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: $293 (32%)
Insurance Median: $735 (79%)
Cash: $293 (32% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $735 (79% 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
Lutheran $102 - $1,199 11%
One Call $116 13%
Self Pay $124 - $5,975 13%
Php $155 - $7,480 17%
Lutheran Preferred Medpartners $157 - $7,569 17%
Alpha Baking $169 - $8,148 18%
Php Freedom Network $226 - $10,897 24%
Encore $244 - $16,296 26%
County Of Laporte $263 - $12,675 28%
UnitedHealthcare $275 - $12,747 30%
Cigna $279 - $13,453 30%
Prime Health Services $282 - $13,580 30%
Prime Health Services Auto $282 - $13,580 30%
Aetna $292 - $14,974 32%
Ihn $301 - $14,485 32%
Community Health Alliance $327 - $15,753 35%
Lutheran Network $331 - $15,934 36%
Sagamore Health Network $331 - $15,934 36%
Chandler Group $338 - $16,296 36%
Hfn Workers Compensation $338 - $16,296 36%
Multiplan $338 - $16,296 36%
Phcs $338 - $16,296 36%
Tricare $912 98%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $946 - $3,911 102%
Humana $946 - $2,274 102%
Medicare (plans) $946 102%
Node Champva $960 104%
Node Hospice Non Par Agree $962 104%
Node Va $962 104%
Va Choice Program $962 104%
Node Devoted Health Mcr Adv $965 104%
Managed Health Services $994 - $2,274 107%
Indiana Dept Of Correction $1,000 108%
Node Pphp Mcr Adv $1,010 109%
Us Department Of Labor $1,202 130%
Prime Health In Work Comp $1,731 187%
Caresource $1,749 - $2,274 189%
In Wc $1,923 208%
Medicaid / KanCare $2,274 245%
Mhs $2,274 245%
Encore Kba Epo $2,308 249%
Magnacare Ma $2,354 254%
Encore Kba Ppo $2,885 311%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 1007 Lincolnway, La Porte, IN 46350
  • CMS Rating: ★★★☆☆
  • Ownership Type: Voluntary non-profit - Private
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals