CMS Price Transparency Data

Upper endoscopy with biopsy

Facility: Salem Memorial District Hospital

Billing Code: 43239 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 43239
  • Insurance Median: $2,073
  • Cash Discount Price: $1,943
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 2.24x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Upper endoscopy with biopsy at Salem Memorial District Hospital is $2,073. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $1,943. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $926.63, this hospital’s rate is 2.24x the Medicare baseline. Located in Po Box 774, Salem, MO.
Cash / Self-Pay
$1,943

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$2,073

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: $1,943 (210%)
Insurance Median: $2,073 (224%)
Cash: $1,943 (210% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $2,073 (224% 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.

Elevated Commercial Rate Alert (Value-Gap)

The negotiated rate at this facility is 224% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 124%). Patients with high-deductible plans or out-of-network benefits may face excessive out-of-pocket costs.

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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
Aetna $881 - $2,332 95%
Ambetter / Centene $881 95%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $881 - $1,814 95%
Humana $881 - $2,202 95%
Tricare $881 95%
Triwest $881 95%
UnitedHealthcare $881 95%
Veteran'S Affairs $881 95%
Healthlink $1,684 182%
Cigna $1,834 198%
First Health $2,073 224%
Mercy - C.B. Management Company/Joplin Supply Company $2,073 224%
Mercy - City Of Springfield $2,073 224%
Mercy - Clayco $2,073 224%
Mercy - Commerce Bank $2,073 224%
Mercy - Diversified Plastics $2,073 224%
Mercy - Employers Benefit Alliance $2,073 224%
Mercy - Evolutions $2,073 224%
Mercy - Fabick Cat $2,073 224%
Mercy - Firsthealth Network $2,073 224%
Mercy - Health Management Network $2,073 224%
Mercy - Health Systems Inc $2,073 224%
Mercy - Liberty Utilities/Empire District Electric $2,073 224%
Mercy - Life Church $2,073 224%
Mercy - Missouri State University $2,073 224%
Mercy - Prime Health Services $2,073 224%
Mercy - Quiktrip Corporation $2,073 224%
Mercy - Shinesolar $2,073 224%
Mercy - Springfield Public Schools $2,073 224%
Mercy - Springfield Remanufacturing $2,073 224%
Mercy - Sumnerone $2,073 224%
Mercy - Trailiner $2,073 224%
Mercy - Walmart Mercy Accountable Care Plan $2,073 224%
Mercy-American Healthcare Alliance $2,073 224%
Phcs $2,073 - $2,202 224%
Mercy - Compresults $2,332 252%
Mercy - Corvel Corporation $2,332 252%
Mercy - Novasys $2,332 252%
Mercy - Scurlock Industries $2,332 252%
Mercy - Usa Managed Care Organization $2,332 252%
Right Choice-Alliance $2,461 266%
Right Choice-Regular $2,513 271%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: Po Box 774, Salem, MO 65560
  • CMS Rating: ★★★★☆
  • Ownership Type: Government - Hospital District or Authority
  • Hospital Type: Critical Access Hospitals