CMS Price Transparency Data

Upper endoscopy with biopsy

Facility: Mount Carmel East & West

Billing Code: 43239 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 43239
  • Insurance Median: $3,262
  • Cash Discount Price: $3,784
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 3.52x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Upper endoscopy with biopsy at Mount Carmel East & West is $3,262. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $3,784. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $926.63, this hospital’s rate is 3.52x the Medicare baseline. Located in 6001 East Broad Street, Columbus, OH.
Cash / Self-Pay
$3,784

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$3,262

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: $3,784 (408%)
Insurance Median: $3,262 (352%)
Cash: $3,784 (408% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $3,262 (352% 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 352% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 252%). 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
Crime Victim Assistance $632 68%
Ohio Safe Program $632 68%
Medicare (plans) $754 - $1,906 81%
Aetna $841 - $3,698 91%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $841 - $6,902 91%
Hospice Mount Carmel $858 - $1,815 93%
UnitedHealthcare $858 - $6,061 93%
The Health Plan $875 - $1,852 94%
Oscar $1,416 - $2,995 153%
Enterprise Group Planning $1,656 - $3,504 179%
Custom Design Benefits $1,793 - $3,794 193%
Quality Care Partners $1,939 - $4,103 209%
Medical Mutual $2,149 - $6,315 232%
Western & Southern Financial Group $2,985 - $6,315 322%
American Postal Workers Secondary $3,262 352%
Blue Benefit Administrators Of Massachusetts $3,262 - $6,902 352%
Blue Care Network $3,262 - $6,902 352%
Blue Distinction Transplant $3,262 - $6,902 352%
Blue Shield - Ca $3,262 - $6,902 352%
Blue Shield - Id (Regence) $3,262 - $6,902 352%
Blue Shield - Ny Highmark Northeastern $3,262 - $6,902 352%
Blue Shield - Ny Highmark Western $3,262 - $6,902 352%
Blue Shield - Pa (Highmark) $3,262 - $6,902 352%
Blue Shield - Wa (Regence) $3,262 - $6,902 352%
Cigna $3,262 352%
Health Partners $3,262 352%
Healthgram $3,262 352%
Mvp $3,262 352%
Priority Health $3,262 352%
Rural Carrier Health Benefit Plan $3,698 399%
Geha $6,061 654%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 6001 East Broad Street, Columbus, OH 43213
  • CMS Rating: ★★☆☆☆
  • Ownership Type: Voluntary non-profit - Private
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals