CMS Price Transparency Data

Upper endoscopy with biopsy

Facility: Rockcastle County Hospital, Inc.

Billing Code: 43239 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 43239
  • Insurance Median: $626
  • Cash Discount Price: $580
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 0.68x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Upper endoscopy with biopsy at Rockcastle County Hospital, Inc. is $626. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $580. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $926.63, this hospital’s rate is 0.68x the Medicare baseline. Located in 145 Newcomb Avenue, Mount Vernon, KY.
Cash / Self-Pay
$580

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$626

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: $580 (63%)
Insurance Median: $626 (68%)
Cash: $580 (63% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $626 (68% 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
Caresource Mcaid $179 19%
Coventry Mcaid-All Plans $179 19%
Medicaid / KanCare $179 19%
Molina Mcaid $179 19%
UnitedHealthcare $179 - $350 19%
Passport Hp Hmo - All Plans $201 - $211 22%
Humana $322 - $851 35%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $507 - $851 55%
Multiplan-All Plans $634 - $664 68%
Prime Health Services-All Plans $634 - $664 68%
Tricare $638 69%
Integrated Hp-All Plans $664 - $695 72%
Corvel - All Plans $671 - $703 72%
Center Care-All Plans $709 - $742 77%
Cigna $724 - $758 78%
Caresource Mcr Adv-All Other Plans $851 92%
Molina Marketplace - All Other Plans $851 92%
Molina Mcr Adv $851 92%
Signature Mcr Adv-All Plans $851 92%
Wellcare Mcr Adv-All Other Plans $851 92%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 145 Newcomb Avenue, Mount Vernon, KY 40456
  • CMS Rating: ★★☆☆☆
  • Ownership Type: Voluntary non-profit - Private
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals