CMS Price Transparency Data

Upper endoscopy with biopsy

Facility: Summa Health System

Billing Code: 43239 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 43239
Insurance Median: $1,348
Cash Discount Price: $2,284
vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.45x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Upper endoscopy with biopsy at Summa Health System is $1,348. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $2,284. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $926.63, this hospital’s rate is 1.45x the Medicare baseline. Located in 525 East Market Street, Akron, OH.

Cash / Self-Pay

$2,284

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$1,348

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: $2,284 (246%)

Insurance Median: $1,348 (145%)

Cash: $2,284 (246% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $1,348 (145% 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
Medical Mutual	$787 - $3,811	85%
Aetna	$858 - $5,050	93%
Medical Mutual - Asc	$863 - $1,015	93%
Cigna	$884 - $2,967	95%
Caresource	$901	97%
UnitedHealthcare	$990 - $3,239	107%
Buckeye Health Plan	$1,073 - $1,587	116%
Ohio Health Choice - Asc	$1,100	119%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$1,348 - $3,025	145%
The Health Plan	$1,914	207%
Summacare	$1,982 - $2,008	214%

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 $2,284.
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 Summa Health System 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.