CMS Price Transparency Data

Upper endoscopy with biopsy

Facility: Ochsner Rush Hospital

Billing Code: 43239 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 43239
  • Insurance Median: $943
  • Cash Discount Price: $706
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.02x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Upper endoscopy with biopsy at Ochsner Rush Hospital is $943. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $706. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $926.63, this hospital’s rate is 1.02x the Medicare baseline. Located in 1314 19Th Ave, Meridian, MS.
Cash / Self-Pay
$706

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$943

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: $706 (76%)
Insurance Median: $943 (102%)
Cash: $706 (76% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $943 (102% 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 $521 - $542 56%
Medicaid / KanCare $672 - $705 73%
Humana $789 - $858 85%
Cigna $858 - $1,190 93%
Magnolia Health Plan – Wellcare By All Well Of Mississippi $858 93%
Medicare (plans) $858 - $986 93%
UnitedHealthcare $858 - $1,731 93%
Shared Health Mississippi $900 97%
Prime Health Services Ppo -Workers Comp $1,027 111%
Cor Vel $1,049 113%
Ambetter / Centene $1,201 130%
Zelis $1,415 153%
Aetna $1,481 160%
Select Administrative Services Network $1,595 172%
Claritev D/B/A Multiplan/Phcs/American Life Care $1,709 184%
Prime Health Services Ppo $1,823 197%
Primewell Health Services Commercial Exchange Plan $2,401 259%
Primewell Health Services – Commercial $2,401 259%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 1314 19Th Ave, Meridian, MS 39301
  • CMS Rating: ★★★☆☆
  • Ownership Type: Voluntary non-profit - Private
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals