CMS Price Transparency Data

Upper endoscopy with biopsy

Facility: Ohio State University State Health System

Billing Code: 43239 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 43239
  • Insurance Median: $1,079
  • Cash Discount Price: Unavailable
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.16x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Upper endoscopy with biopsy at Ohio State University State Health System is $1,079. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is unavailable. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $926.63, this hospital’s rate is 1.16x the Medicare baseline. Located in 410 West 10Th Avenue, Columbus, OH.
Cash / Self-Pay
Unavailable

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$1,079

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%)
Insurance Median: $1,079 (116%)
Ins. Median: $1,079 (116% 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
Osu Health Plan $683 - $1,102 74%
Ohio Ppo $822 - $987 89%
Odrc $896 97%
Aetna $898 - $1,771 97%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $898 - $2,877 97%
Medicare (plans) $898 - $969 97%
Medigold $898 97%
Mmo $898 - $2,967 97%
Molina $898 - $1,499 97%
Upper Ohio Valley $898 - $1,454 97%
Humana $915 - $1,013 99%
Buckeye Community $924 - $1,391 100%
Healthspan $925 - $1,057 100%
Caresource $942 - $1,391 102%
Ohiohealth $1,432 - $1,652 155%
Lifetrac $1,498 162%
Frontpath $1,762 190%
Multiplan $1,762 190%
Healthsmart $1,983 214%
United $2,391 258%
Cigna $2,711 293%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 410 West 10Th Avenue, Columbus, OH 43210
  • CMS Rating: ★★★☆☆
  • Ownership Type: Government - State
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals