CMS Price Transparency Data

Upper endoscopy with biopsy

Facility: McAlester Regional Health Center

Billing Code: 43239 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 43239
  • Insurance Median: $1,892
  • Cash Discount Price: $890
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 2.04x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Upper endoscopy with biopsy at McAlester Regional Health Center is $1,892. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $890. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $926.63, this hospital’s rate is 2.04x the Medicare baseline. Located in One Clark Bass Boulevard, McAlester, OK.
Cash / Self-Pay
$890

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$1,892

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: $890 (96%)
Insurance Median: $1,892 (204%)
Cash: $890 (96% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $1,892 (204% 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 204% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 104%). 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
Aetna $955 103%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $955 - $2,260 103%
Choctaw Nation $955 103%
Global Health $955 - $1,672 103%
Coventry $1,781 - $1,981 192%
Okla Health Network $1,892 204%
Osma Health $1,959 211%
Preferred Choice Community $1,959 211%
Phcs $2,003 216%
Beech Street $2,070 223%
Cigna $2,070 223%
Geha $2,092 226%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: One Clark Bass Boulevard, McAlester, OK 74501
  • CMS Rating: ★★★☆☆
  • Ownership Type: Government - Hospital District or Authority
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals