CMS Price Transparency Data

Upper endoscopy with biopsy

Facility: St Joseph's University Medical Center Inc

Billing Code: 43239 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 43239
  • Insurance Median: $1,078
  • Cash Discount Price: $3,615
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.16x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Upper endoscopy with biopsy at St Joseph's University Medical Center Inc is $1,078. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $3,615. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $926.63, this hospital’s rate is 1.16x the Medicare baseline. Located in 703 Main St, Paterson, NJ.
Cash / Self-Pay
$3,615

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$1,078

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: $3,615 (390%)
Insurance Median: $1,078 (116%)
Cash: $3,615 (390% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $1,078 (116% 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
Fidelis Care of New Jersey $101 - $1,131 11%
UnitedHealthcare $101 - $3,425 11%
Aetna $135 - $6,397 15%
Ambetter / Centene $135 - $1,616 15%
Amerihealth $135 - $2,302 15%
Clover Health $135 - $1,078 15%
Horizon New Jersey Total Care $135 - $1,078 15%
Wellpoint $135 - $1,078 15%
Multiplan $202 - $2,711 22%
Consumer Health Network $356 - $3,254 38%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $399 - $3,068 43%
Private Healthcare Systems $782 - $2,350 84%
Horizon New Jersey Health $1,022 - $1,547 110%
Cigna $1,202 - $3,615 130%
Longevity Health Plan $1,239 134%
Magnacare $2,530 273%
Oxford $3,155 340%
Oscar $3,405 367%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 703 Main St, Paterson, NJ 07503
  • CMS Rating: ★★★☆☆
  • Ownership Type: Voluntary non-profit - Church
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals