CMS Price Transparency Data

Upper endoscopy with biopsy

Facility: Trinitas Regional Medical Center

Billing Code: 43239 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 43239
  • Insurance Median: $2,049
  • Cash Discount Price: $5,855
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 2.21x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Upper endoscopy with biopsy at Trinitas Regional Medical Center is $2,049. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $5,855. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $926.63, this hospital’s rate is 2.21x the Medicare baseline. Located in 225 Williamson Street, Elizabeth, NJ.
Cash / Self-Pay
$5,855

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$2,049

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: $5,855 (632%)
Insurance Median: $2,049 (221%)
Cash: $5,855 (632% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $2,049 (221% 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 221% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 121%). 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
Wellpoint $195 - $1,025 21%
Fidelis Care $1,025 111%
Aetna $1,025 - $2,612 111%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $1,025 - $4,288 111%
Humana $1,025 111%
Clover Health $1,025 111%
UnitedHealthcare $1,045 - $4,523 113%
Amerihealth $1,674 181%
Wellcare $2,039 220%
Emblem Health $2,049 221%
Cigna $2,543 - $2,678 274%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 225 Williamson Street, Elizabeth, NJ 07207
  • CMS Rating: ★★★☆☆
  • Ownership Type: Voluntary non-profit - Private
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals