CMS Price Transparency Data

Upper endoscopy with biopsy

Facility: University of Cincinnati Medical Center, LLC

Billing Code: 43239 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 43239
Insurance Median: $1,439
Cash Discount Price: $2,727
vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.55x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Upper endoscopy with biopsy at University of Cincinnati Medical Center, LLC is $1,439. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $2,727. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $926.63, this hospital’s rate is 1.55x the Medicare baseline. Located in 3188 Bellevue Avenue, Cincinnati, OH.

Cash / Self-Pay

$2,727

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$1,439

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: $2,727 (294%)

Insurance Median: $1,439 (155%)

Cash: $2,727 (294% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $1,439 (155% 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.

Out-of-Pocket Cost Estimator

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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	$899 - $3,322	97%
Caresource	$908 - $1,169	98%
Perennial Advantage	$917	99%
Buckeye Health Plan	$944 - $1,259	102%
Communicare Advantage	$989	107%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$1,160 - $2,628	125%
Humana	$1,214	131%
Oscar	$1,619 - $2,590	175%
Cincinnati Public Library	$1,700	183%
UnitedHealthcare	$4,922	531%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Request a "Self-Pay classification" with the billing desk before receiving care.
Ask for a written "Prompt-Pay Discount" agreement quoting the price of $2,727.
Request and sign a "Waiver of Insurance Submission" to prevent automatic billing.
Verify CPT Code matches exactly: 43239.

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Contact your insurance company to confirm University of Cincinnati Medical Center, LLC is fully in-network.
Ask your insurer if "Prior Authorization" is required for CPT code 43239.
Confirm the specific physician or imaging center is also in-network (not just the hospital building).
Audit your Explanation of Benefits (EOB) against the final itemized hospital invoice.