CMS Price Transparency Data

Upper endoscopy with biopsy

Facility: Sisters of Charity Hospital

Billing Code: 43239 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 43239
  • Insurance Median: $192
  • Cash Discount Price: $751
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 0.21x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Upper endoscopy with biopsy at Sisters of Charity Hospital is $192. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $751. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $926.63, this hospital’s rate is 0.21x the Medicare baseline. Located in 2157 Main Street, Buffalo, NY.
Cash / Self-Pay
$751

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$192

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: $751 (81%)
Insurance Median: $192 (21%)
Cash: $751 (81% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $192 (21% 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
UnitedHealthcare $92 - $403 10%
Tuscarora Nation [550120] $101 - $355 11%
Independent Health Essential [100166] $101 - $355 11%
Excellus Rochester McD [350117] $101 - $355 11%
Crime Victims [100176] $101 - $355 11%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $101 - $508 11%
Medicaid / KanCare $101 - $358 11%
Vna Option Mltc [350110] $101 - $355 11%
Amerigroup [350102] $101 - $355 11%
Univera Healthcare Essential [100170] $113 - $313 12%
Univera Healthcare [100169] $113 - $628 12%
VA Veterans Affairs [700001] $118 - $358 13%
Beacon Essential [350122] $118 - $158 13%
Medicare (plans) $129 - $386 14%
Catholic Health Life Pace [400005] $131 - $358 14%
Seneca Nation [450119] $131 - $358 14%
Hospice [550001] $131 - $358 14%
Tricare $131 - $358 14%
Covid19 Hrsa [45013] $131 - $358 14%
Fallon Health [450115] $131 - $358 14%
Champ VA [700002] $131 - $358 14%
Cigna $131 - $519 14%
Aetna $138 - $358 15%
Fidelis Dual Advantage [450120] $138 - $376 15%
Wellcare Fidelis Dual [450451] $138 - $376 15%
Humana $138 - $358 15%
Ghi [100153] $145 - $394 16%
Wellcare [450129] $145 - $394 16%
Fidelis Essential [100163] $145 - $430 16%
Fidelis Exchange [100164] $158 - $430 17%
Beacon Health Options [100023] $158 17%
Mvp Healthcare [100168] $172 - $456 19%
Iha First Choice [800001] $204 - $557 22%
Independent Health [100165] $204 - $557 22%
Molina Essential [100167] $227 - $798 24%
UPMC Health Plan [100181] $237 - $374 26%
Magnacare [100142] $358 39%
Meritain [100063] $358 39%
Workers Compensation [500101] $604 65%
No Fault [114001] $604 65%
Federal Workers Compensation [500100] $604 65%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 2157 Main Street, Buffalo, NY 14214
  • CMS Rating: ★★★☆☆
  • Ownership Type: Voluntary non-profit - Private
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals