CMS Price Transparency Data

Upper endoscopy with biopsy

Facility: Maimonides Medical Center

Billing Code: 43239 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 43239
  • Insurance Median: $110
  • Cash Discount Price: $1,988
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 0.12x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Upper endoscopy with biopsy at Maimonides Medical Center is $110. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $1,988. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $926.63, this hospital’s rate is 0.12x the Medicare baseline. Located in 4802 Tenth Avenue, Brooklyn, NY.
Cash / Self-Pay
$1,988

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$110

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: $1,988 (215%)
Insurance Median: $110 (12%)
Cash: $1,988 (215% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $110 (12% 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
Healthfirst $42 - $1,110 5%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $47 - $4,181 5%
Emblem Health - Hip $47 - $275 5%
Aetna $48 - $1,132 5%
Fidelis $48 - $210 5%
UnitedHealthcare $49 - $4,574 5%
Local 1199 $50 - $2,516 5%
Metroplus $53 - $1,359 6%
Visiting Nurse Svc Of Ny $56 - $197 6%
Healthfirst Early Start $64 - $140 7%
United Community Plan $69 - $1,245 7%
Villagecare Maxx Fida $75 - $155 8%
Emblem Health - Ghi $76 - $3,442 8%
Emblem Health - Hip Vip $76 - $152 8%
Wellcare $76 - $157 8%
Centers Plan For Healthy Living $78 - $155 8%
Molina $78 - $155 8%
Magnacare $98 - $5,830 11%
Cigna $121 - $247 13%
Oxford Health Plan $123 - $4,574 13%
Elderplan $124 - $155 13%
Oxford Liberty $189 - $4,574 20%
Centivo $6,360 686%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 4802 Tenth Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11219
  • CMS Rating: ★★☆☆☆
  • Ownership Type: Voluntary non-profit - Private
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals