CMS Price Transparency Data

Upper endoscopy with biopsy

Facility: UMass Memorial Health - Harrington Hospital

Billing Code: 43239 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 43239
Insurance Median: $1,155
Cash Discount Price: $8,081
vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.25x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Upper endoscopy with biopsy at UMass Memorial Health - Harrington Hospital is $1,155. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $8,081. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $926.63, this hospital’s rate is 1.25x the Medicare baseline. Located in 100 South Street, Southbridge, MA.

Cash / Self-Pay

$8,081

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$1,155

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: $8,081 (872%)

Insurance Median: $1,155 (125%)

Cash: $8,081 (872% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $1,155 (125% 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
Medicaid / KanCare	$56 - $1,027	6%
Fallon Connectorcare [10503]	$506 - $1,421	55%
Hsno/Free Care [10801]	$681	73%
Cigna	$702 - $2,328	76%
Tufts [11201]	$702 - $1,404	76%
Harvard Pilgrim [10701]	$745	80%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$871 - $2,405	94%
Workers Compensation [20501]	$963	104%
Institution [10406]	$1,100 - $2,328	119%
Mgb Mcr [10124]	$1,100 - $2,328	119%
Tufts Us Family [11203]	$1,100 - $2,328	119%
Champva [11001]	$1,113 - $2,253	120%
Aetna	$1,155 - $2,445	125%
Commonwealth Care Alliance [10103]	$1,155 - $2,445	125%
Fallon Mcr Supp [20202]	$1,155 - $2,445	125%
Fallon Mcr [10105]	$1,155 - $2,445	125%
Tufts Mcr [10112]	$1,155 - $2,445	125%
UnitedHealthcare	$1,155 - $2,491	125%
Senior Whole Health [10110]	$1,177 - $2,491	127%
Hne [11108]	$1,285	139%
First Health Network [11120]	$1,481	160%
Wellpoint [11112]	$1,508	163%
Evernorth Behavioral Health [27]	$1,580	171%
Tufts Connectorcare [10507]	$1,872 - $3,960	202%
Connecticare [11105]	$1,975	213%
Fallon Carelon Hlth [28]	$1,975	213%
Fallon Mcaid Carelon Hlth [29]	$1,975	213%
Grants [20507]	$1,975	213%
Masshealth Mcd Mbhp [38]	$1,975	213%
Wellsense Mcaid Carelon Hlth [21]	$1,975	213%

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 $8,081.
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 UMass Memorial Health - Harrington 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.