CMS Price Transparency Data

Upper endoscopy with biopsy

Facility: Lake Huron Medical Center

Billing Code: 43239 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 43239
  • Insurance Median: $899
  • Cash Discount Price: $899
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 0.97x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Upper endoscopy with biopsy at Lake Huron Medical Center is $899. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $899. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $926.63, this hospital’s rate is 0.97x the Medicare baseline. Located in 2601 Electric Avenue, Port Huron, MI.
Cash / Self-Pay
$899

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$899

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: $899 (97%)
Insurance Median: $899 (97%)
Cash: $899 (97% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $899 (97% 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
Mclaren Health Plan $482 - $899 52%
Medicaid / KanCare $482 52%
Priority Health $482 52%
Aetna $492 - $917 53%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $899 - $1,017 97%
Honest Hmo $899 97%
Medicare (plans) $899 97%
Reliance Hmo $899 97%
Sunrise $899 97%
Tricare $899 97%
Zing $944 102%
Employer Direct Healthcare $1,259 136%
Naphcare $1,394 150%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 2601 Electric Avenue, Port Huron, MI 48060
  • CMS Rating: ★★★★☆
  • Ownership Type: Voluntary non-profit - Church
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals