CMS Price Transparency Data

Upper endoscopy with biopsy

Facility: University of Missouri Health Care

Billing Code: 43239 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 43239
  • Insurance Median: $1,542
  • Cash Discount Price: $1,352
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.66x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Upper endoscopy with biopsy at University of Missouri Health Care is $1,542. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $1,352. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $926.63, this hospital’s rate is 1.66x the Medicare baseline. Located in One Hospital Drive, Columbia, MO.
Cash / Self-Pay
$1,352

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$1,542

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: $1,352 (146%)
Insurance Median: $1,542 (166%)
Cash: $1,352 (146% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $1,542 (166% 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
Immergun $789 85%
UnitedHealthcare $891 - $2,650 96%
Aetna $909 - $1,736 98%
American Health Management $909 98%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $909 - $1,628 98%
Humana $909 98%
Wellcare $909 98%
Provider Partners Health Plan $926 100%
Healthy Blue $1,199 129%
United Community $1,199 129%
Home State $1,279 138%
Coventry Health Plan $1,443 156%
Healthlink $1,623 175%
Coventry Health Plan National $1,690 182%
Mercy $1,690 182%
Cox Health Network $1,803 195%
Cigna $1,916 207%
Multiplan $1,984 214%
Medica With Mu Health $2,097 226%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: One Hospital Drive, Columbia, MO 65212
  • CMS Rating: ★★★☆☆
  • Ownership Type: Government - State
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals