CMS Price Transparency Data

Upper endoscopy with biopsy

Facility: West Holt Memorial Hospital

Billing Code: 43239 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 43239
  • Insurance Median: $5,554
  • Cash Discount Price: $8,079
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 5.99x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Upper endoscopy with biopsy at West Holt Memorial Hospital is $5,554. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $8,079. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $926.63, this hospital’s rate is 5.99x the Medicare baseline. Located in 406 W Neely St, Atkinson, NE.
Cash / Self-Pay
$8,079

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$5,554

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: $8,079 (872%)
Insurance Median: $5,554 (599%)
Cash: $8,079 (872% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $5,554 (599% 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 599% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 499%). 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
UnitedHealthcare $212 - $5,958 23%
Midlands Choice $276 30%
Dhhs $4,848 523%
Ambetter / Centene $5,150 556%
Molina $5,554 599%
Medica $9,190 992%
Aetna $9,493 1024%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $9,695 1046%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 406 W Neely St, Atkinson, NE 68713
  • CMS Rating: No CMS Rating
  • Ownership Type: Voluntary non-profit - Private
  • Hospital Type: Critical Access Hospitals