CMS Price Transparency Data

Upper endoscopy with biopsy

Facility: Northwest Health - Starke

Billing Code: 43239 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 43239
  • Insurance Median: $2,274
  • Cash Discount Price: $5,509
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 2.45x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Upper endoscopy with biopsy at Northwest Health - Starke is $2,274. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $5,509. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $926.63, this hospital’s rate is 2.45x the Medicare baseline. Located in 102 E Culver Rd, Knox, IN.
Cash / Self-Pay
$5,509

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$2,274

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: $5,509 (595%)
Insurance Median: $2,274 (245%)
Cash: $5,509 (595% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $2,274 (245% 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.

Elevated Commercial Rate Alert (Value-Gap)

The negotiated rate at this facility is 245% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 145%). Patients with high-deductible plans or out-of-network benefits may face excessive out-of-pocket costs.

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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
One Call $116 13%
UnitedHealthcare $910 - $14,445 98%
Tricare $912 98%
Node Champva $960 104%
Aetna $1,011 - $17,648 109%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $1,011 - $3,938 109%
Humana $1,011 - $2,274 109%
Medicare (plans) $1,011 109%
Managed Health Services $1,028 - $2,274 111%
Node Hospice Non Par Agree $1,028 111%
Node Va $1,028 111%
Node Devoted Health Mcr Adv $1,032 111%
In Dept Of Correction $1,069 115%
Node Pphp Mcr Adv $1,079 116%
Lutheran $1,199 129%
Us Department Of Labor $1,285 139%
Caresource $1,749 - $2,274 189%
Encore $1,850 - $17,750 200%
Indiana Workers Comp $2,055 222%
Lutheran Network $2,055 - $17,954 222%
Medicaid / KanCare $2,274 245%
Mhs $2,274 245%
Encore Kba Epo $2,467 266%
Magnacare Ma $2,467 266%
Encore Kba Ppo $3,083 333%
Self Pay $5,509 595%
Medpartners $6,835 738%
Physicians Health Plan $8,428 910%
Alpha Baking $9,181 991%
Php $12,278 1325%
Multiplan Inc $16,322 - $18,362 1761%
Cigna $16,934 1827%
Coventry First Health $17,648 1905%
Sagamore Health Network $17,954 1938%
Community Health Alliance $18,362 1982%
Ppom $19,178 2070%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 102 E Culver Rd, Knox, IN 46534
  • CMS Rating: ★☆☆☆☆
  • Ownership Type: Proprietary
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals