CMS Price Transparency Data

Upper endoscopy with biopsy

Facility: University Hospitals Samaritan Medical Center

Billing Code: 43239 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 43239
  • Insurance Median: $2,238
  • Cash Discount Price: $1,998
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 2.42x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Upper endoscopy with biopsy at University Hospitals Samaritan Medical Center is $2,238. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $1,998. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $926.63, this hospital’s rate is 2.42x the Medicare baseline. Located in 1025 Center St, Ashland, OH.
Cash / Self-Pay
$1,998

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$2,238

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: $1,998 (216%)
Insurance Median: $2,238 (242%)
Cash: $1,998 (216% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $2,238 (242% 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 242% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 142%). 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
Aetna $784 - $2,286 85%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $784 - $2,406 85%
Cigna $784 - $2,456 85%
Devoted Health $784 85%
Humana $784 85%
Molina $784 85%
Primetime Health Plan $784 85%
Summacare $784 - $2,424 85%
The Health Plan $784 - $2,344 85%
UnitedHealthcare $784 - $2,456 85%
Wellcare By Allwell $784 85%
Paramount $807 87%
Perennial Advantage Of Ohio $823 89%
Valor Health Plans $823 89%
Medical Mutual Of Ohio $943 - $2,640 102%
Amish Aid Community Plan $1,225 132%
Amish Church Fund And Workers Aid Plan $1,225 132%
Buckeye Plain Ministries $1,225 132%
Christian Healthcare Ministries $1,332 144%
Immergrun $1,332 144%
Sunrise Plain Communities $1,332 144%
Ambetter / Centene $1,411 152%
Caresource $1,411 152%
University Health Employee Plan (Contigo) $1,786 193%
Medical Mutual Traditional/Health Ohio $1,865 201%
Beech Street $2,131 - $2,398 230%
Ohio Preferred Network $2,131 - $2,398 230%
First Health $2,211 239%
Century Health Network $2,264 244%
Ohio Health Choice $2,264 - $2,398 244%
Private Healthcare System $2,291 247%
Aultcare $2,398 259%
Clarity $2,398 259%
Configurenet $2,398 259%
Fortified Provider Network $2,398 259%
Healthsmart $2,398 259%
Jp Farley $2,398 259%
Multiplan $2,398 259%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 1025 Center St, Ashland, OH 44805
  • CMS Rating: ★★★★☆
  • Ownership Type: Voluntary non-profit - Other
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals