CMS Price Transparency Data

Upper endoscopy with biopsy

Facility: Range Regional Health Services

Billing Code: 43239 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 43239
Insurance Median: $1,231
Cash Discount Price: $806
vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.33x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Upper endoscopy with biopsy at Range Regional Health Services is $1,231. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $806. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $926.63, this hospital’s rate is 1.33x the Medicare baseline. Located in 750 East 34Th St, Hibbing, MN.

Cash / Self-Pay

$806

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$1,231

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: $806 (87%)

Insurance Median: $1,231 (133%)

Cash: $806 (87% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $1,231 (133% 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
Sanford Health Plan	$53 - $1,257	6%
Security Health Plan	$66 - $1,600	7%
First Health	$74 - $1,750	8%
Multiplan	$76 - $1,814	8%
Private Healthcare Systems	$76 - $1,814	8%
Wisconsin Physician Services	$81 - $1,921	9%
America'S Ppo	$83 - $1,921	9%
Health Partners	$92 - $2,156	10%
Itasca Medical Care	$92 - $905	10%
Primewest	$92 - $905	10%
Medica	$99 - $1,775	11%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$106 - $1,587	11%
UnitedHealthcare	$125 - $1,714	13%
Wellcare	$125 - $905	13%
Ucare	$131 - $1,776	14%

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 $806.
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 Range Regional 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.