CMS Price Transparency Data

Upper endoscopy with biopsy

Facility: Mercy Hospital Jefferson

Billing Code: 43239 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 43239
  • Insurance Median: $1,110
  • Cash Discount Price: $4,253
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.20x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Upper endoscopy with biopsy at Mercy Hospital Jefferson is $1,110. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $4,253. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $926.63, this hospital’s rate is 1.20x the Medicare baseline. Located in 1400 Us Highway 61, Crystal City, MO.
Cash / Self-Pay
$4,253

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$1,110

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: $4,253 (459%)
Insurance Median: $1,110 (120%)
Cash: $4,253 (459% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $1,110 (120% 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
Blue Cross Blue Shield $128 - $2,423 14%
Indian Health Service Contracted [320198] $128 14%
Medicaid / KanCare $799 86%
UnitedHealthcare $799 - $871 86%
Aetna $871 94%
American Health Advantage Of Mo Mcr [10473] $871 94%
Cherokee Nation Health Serv Contracted [320066] $871 94%
Cross Timbers Hospice [20098] $871 94%
Dept Of Veteran Affairs Contracted [320106] $871 94%
Elara Caring Aspire Hospice Contracted [320433] $871 94%
Elara Caring Aspire Hospice [20433] $871 94%
Globalhealth Contracted [320145] $871 94%
Halo Hcr Inc Hospice Contracted [320432] $871 94%
Halo Hcr Inc Hospice [20432] $871 94%
Humana $871 94%
Kindful Hospice Contracted [320434] $871 94%
Kindful Hospice [20434] $871 94%
Medicare (plans) $871 - $916 94%
Mercy Hospice Okc [20252] $871 94%
Pace Of The Ozarks Contracted [320518] $871 94%
Qual Choice Contracted [320325] $871 94%
Tricare $871 94%
Hope Trust Contracted [320488] $888 96%
Cigna $889 96%
Provider Partners Health Plans Contracted [320450] $960 104%
Mercy Benefit Admin Contracted [320251] $1,050 - $1,576 113%
Mercy Benefit Admin [20251] $1,050 - $1,576 113%
Healthscope Contracted [320182] $1,110 120%
Medica Contracted [320239] $1,135 122%
Centivo Contracted [320505] $1,465 158%
Show-Me Health Administrators Contracted [320483] $1,530 - $1,607 165%
Preferred Health Plan Contracted [320522] $1,554 168%
Aither Health Contracted [320449] $1,576 170%
Aither Health [20449] $1,576 170%
Auxiant Contracted [320462] $1,576 170%
Ebms Contracted [320493] $1,576 170%
Edison Health Solutions Contracted [320502] $1,576 170%
Healthlink Contracted [320179] $1,576 170%
Imagine 360 Contracted [320494] $1,576 170%
Reflect Health Contracted [320492] $1,576 170%
Yuzu Health Contracted [320521] $1,576 170%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 1400 Us Highway 61, Crystal City, MO 63019
  • CMS Rating: ★★★★☆
  • Ownership Type: Voluntary non-profit - Private
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals