CMS Price Transparency Data

Upper endoscopy with biopsy

Facility: Witham Health Services

Billing Code: 43239 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 43239
Insurance Median: $878
Cash Discount Price: $654
vs. Medicare Baseline: 0.95x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Upper endoscopy with biopsy at Witham Health Services is $878. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $654. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $926.63, this hospital’s rate is 0.95x the Medicare baseline. Located in 2605 N Lebanon St, Lebanon, IN.

Cash / Self-Pay

$654

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$878

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: $654 (71%)

Insurance Median: $878 (95%)

Cash: $654 (71% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $878 (95% 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
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$579 - $960	62%
Aetna	$692 - $988	75%
UnitedHealthcare	$729	79%
Phcs/Multiplan-All Plans	$850	92%
Sagamore-All Plans	$860	93%
Humana	$869	94%
Beech Street-All Plans	$878	95%
Encore-All Plans	$888	96%
Mdwise Health In-All Plans	$960	104%
Caresource Mcr Adv	$979	106%
Caresource Indiana Marketplace-All Other Plans	$1,823	197%
Mhs Comml Exch-All Plans	$2,336	252%

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 $654.
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 Witham Health Services 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.