CMS Price Transparency Data

Upper endoscopy with biopsy

Facility: Great Plains Health

Billing Code: 43239 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 43239
  • Insurance Median: $6,703
  • Cash Discount Price: $4,614
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 7.23x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Upper endoscopy with biopsy at Great Plains Health is $6,703. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $4,614. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $926.63, this hospital’s rate is 7.23x the Medicare baseline. Located in 601 West Leota St, North Platte, NE.
Cash / Self-Pay
$4,614

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$6,703

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: $4,614 (498%)
Insurance Median: $6,703 (723%)
Cash: $4,614 (498% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $6,703 (723% 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 723% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 623%). 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
Nebraska Total Care $124 - $950 13%
Molina $136 - $1,036 15%
Ambetter / Centene $565 - $4,318 61%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $765 - $6,806 83%
Midlands Choice $1,213 - $7,152 131%
Midwest Network Alliance $6,473 - $6,703 699%
Medica $7,075 764%
Oscar Health $7,152 772%
Coventry $7,229 - $7,306 780%
Geha $7,229 780%
Mutual Of Omaha $7,306 788%
UnitedHealthcare $7,306 788%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 601 West Leota St, North Platte, NE 69101
  • CMS Rating: ★★★☆☆
  • Ownership Type: Voluntary non-profit - Private
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals