CMS Price Transparency Data

Upper endoscopy with biopsy

Facility: St Joseph Medical Center

Billing Code: 43239 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 43239
  • Insurance Median: $938
  • Cash Discount Price: $903
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.01x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Upper endoscopy with biopsy at St Joseph Medical Center is $938. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $903. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $926.63, this hospital’s rate is 1.01x the Medicare baseline. Located in 1000 Carondelet Dr, Kansas City, MO.
Cash / Self-Pay
$903

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$938

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: $903 (97%)
Insurance Median: $938 (101%)
Cash: $903 (97% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $938 (101% 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 $799 86%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $898 - $1,672 97%
Aetna $904 - $2,438 98%
Cigna $904 98%
Home State $904 - $1,446 98%
Medicare (plans) $904 - $949 98%
Pace Kc (Swope Health Services) $904 98%
Tricare $904 98%
UnitedHealthcare $904 - $2,438 98%
Veterans Evaluation Services $904 98%
Healthy Blue $949 - $1,063 102%
Kansas Superior $949 102%
Nhc Advantage $994 107%
Employer Direct Healthcare $1,266 137%
6 Degrees $1,808 195%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 1000 Carondelet Dr, Kansas City, MO 64114
  • CMS Rating: ★★★☆☆
  • Ownership Type: Proprietary
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals