CMS Price Transparency Data

Upper endoscopy with biopsy

Facility: Mercy Hospital Ardmore, Inc

Billing Code: 43239 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 43239
  • Insurance Median: $1,896
  • Cash Discount Price: $3,164
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 2.05x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Upper endoscopy with biopsy at Mercy Hospital Ardmore, Inc is $1,896. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $3,164. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $926.63, this hospital’s rate is 2.05x the Medicare baseline. Located in 1011 14Th Ave Nw, Ardmore, OK.
Cash / Self-Pay
$3,164

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$1,896

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: $3,164 (341%)
Insurance Median: $1,896 (205%)
Cash: $3,164 (341% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $1,896 (205% 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 205% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 105%). 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
Blue Cross Blue Shield $127 - $1,897 14%
Workers Comp [20426] $1,511 163%
Aetna $1,689 - $1,896 182%
Humana $1,689 - $1,933 182%
Medicaid / KanCare $1,689 - $2,609 182%
Cherokee Nation Health Serv Contracted [320066] $1,896 205%
Cross Timbers Hospice [20098] $1,896 205%
Dept Of Veteran Affairs Contracted [320106] $1,896 205%
Elara Caring Aspire Hospice Contracted [320433] $1,896 205%
Elara Caring Aspire Hospice [20433] $1,896 205%
Halo Hcr Inc Hospice Contracted [320432] $1,896 205%
Halo Hcr Inc Hospice [20432] $1,896 205%
Independent Health [20197] $1,896 205%
Indian Health Service Contracted [320198] $1,896 205%
Kindful Hospice Contracted [320434] $1,896 205%
Kindful Hospice [20434] $1,896 205%
Medical Associates Health [20444] $1,896 205%
Medicare (plans) $1,896 - $2,010 205%
Mercy Hospice Okc [20252] $1,896 205%
Provider Partners Health Plans Contracted [320450] $1,896 205%
Qual Choice Contracted [320325] $1,896 205%
Tribute Health Plan Mcr Contracted [320338] $1,896 205%
Tricare $1,896 205%
UnitedHealthcare $1,933 209%
Globalhealth Contracted [320145] $1,934 209%
Cigna $1,954 - $3,261 211%
Ambetter / Centene $2,609 282%
Home State Health Plan Contracted [320187] $2,609 282%
Novasys Contracted [320285] $2,609 282%
Community Care Contracted [320080] $2,899 313%
Health Choice Contracted [320166] $3,794 409%
Healthsmart Preferred Care Contracted [320184] $4,266 460%
Kempton Contracted [320214] $4,266 460%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 1011 14Th Ave Nw, Ardmore, OK 73401
  • CMS Rating: ★★★★☆
  • Ownership Type: Voluntary non-profit - Church
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals