CMS Price Transparency Data

Upper endoscopy with biopsy

Facility: Boone County Health Center

Billing Code: 43239 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 43239
  • Insurance Median: $2,016
  • Cash Discount Price: $2,350
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 2.18x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Upper endoscopy with biopsy at Boone County Health Center is $2,016. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $2,350. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $926.63, this hospital’s rate is 2.18x the Medicare baseline. Located in P O Box 151, 723 West Fairview St, Albion, NE.
Cash / Self-Pay
$2,350

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$2,016

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: $2,350 (254%)
Insurance Median: $2,016 (218%)
Cash: $2,350 (254% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $2,016 (218% 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 218% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 118%). 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
Blue Cross Blue Shield $436 - $2,947 47%
Good Samaritan Insurance Plan Of Nebraska $436 - $1,799 47%
Medica $722 - $2,978 78%
Aetna $729 - $3,009 79%
Ambetter / Centene $729 - $3,009 79%
Midlands Choice $737 - $3,040 80%
Bryan Health Connect $872 - $3,598 94%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: P O Box 151, 723 West Fairview St, Albion, NE 68620
  • CMS Rating: ★★★★☆
  • Ownership Type: Government - Local
  • Hospital Type: Critical Access Hospitals