CMS Price Transparency Data

Upper endoscopy with biopsy

Facility: Akron General Medical Center

Billing Code: 43239 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 43239
  • Insurance Median: $514
  • Cash Discount Price: $499
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 0.55x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Upper endoscopy with biopsy at Akron General Medical Center is $514. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $499. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $926.63, this hospital’s rate is 0.55x the Medicare baseline. Located in 1 Akron General Avenue, Akron, OH.
Cash / Self-Pay
$499

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$514

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: $499 (54%)
Insurance Median: $514 (55%)
Cash: $499 (54% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $514 (55% 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
Summacare $84 - $866 9%
Aetna $129 - $1,028 14%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $129 - $2,231 14%
Humana $129 - $866 14%
The Health Plan $129 - $897 14%
United $129 - $4,831 14%
UnitedHealthcare $129 - $866 14%
Valor $129 - $866 14%
Communicare $135 15%
Oscar $136 - $274 15%
Pphp $139 - $953 15%
Buckeye $140 - $647 15%
Zing Health $142 - $953 15%
Caresource $147 - $647 16%
Amerihealth $154 - $711 17%
Molina $154 - $679 17%
Aultcare $169 18%
Cigna $185 - $3,094 20%
Ohcp $198 - $400 21%
Omas $254 - $514 27%
Mmo $303 - $2,475 33%
Phphi $305 - $617 33%
Gms $356 - $720 38%
Consociate Health $381 - $771 41%
Multiplan $457 - $925 49%
United Bh $685 74%
Upmc $784 85%
Perennial Health $936 101%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 1 Akron General Avenue, Akron, OH 44307
  • CMS Rating: ★★★★★
  • Ownership Type: Voluntary non-profit - Private
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals