CMS Price Transparency Data

Upper endoscopy with biopsy

Facility: Arthur G James Cancer Hospital and Research Institute

Billing Code: 43239 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 43239
  • Insurance Median: $1,277
  • Cash Discount Price: Unavailable
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.38x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Upper endoscopy with biopsy at Arthur G James Cancer Hospital and Research Institute is $1,277. 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 1.38x the Medicare baseline. Located in 460 W 10Th Ave, Columbus, OH.
Cash / Self-Pay
Unavailable

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$1,277

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: $1,277 (138%)
Ins. Median: $1,277 (138% 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
Healthspan $482 - $5,413 52%
Medigold $482 52%
Upper Ohio Valley $482 - $5,413 52%
Medicare (plans) $487 - $5,467 53%
Humana $492 - $5,521 53%
Medicaid / KanCare $558 - $766 60%
Aetna $586 - $5,388 63%
United $613 - $2,005 66%
Caresource $727 - $1,087 78%
Mmo $727 - $1,860 78%
Molina $727 - $5,388 78%
Odrc $766 - $896 83%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $809 - $2,088 87%
Buckeye Community $813 - $1,080 88%
Amerihealth $820 - $1,187 88%
Osu Health Plan $1,006 - $1,458 109%
Lifetrac $1,432 - $1,498 155%
Ohio Ppo $1,446 156%
Ohiohealth $1,586 - $1,608 171%
Cigna $1,597 - $1,653 172%
Frontpath $1,762 190%
Healthsmart $1,983 214%
Multiplan $2,049 221%
Ohio Dept Of Health $4,289 463%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 460 W 10Th Ave, Columbus, OH 43210
  • CMS Rating: No CMS Rating
  • Ownership Type: N/A
  • Hospital Type: PART A PROVIDER - HOSPITAL