CMS Price Transparency Data

Upper endoscopy with biopsy

Facility: Mid-Columbia Medical Center

Billing Code: 43239 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 43239
  • Insurance Median: $1,101
  • Cash Discount Price: $927
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.19x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Upper endoscopy with biopsy at Mid-Columbia Medical Center is $1,101. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $927. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $926.63, this hospital’s rate is 1.19x the Medicare baseline. Located in 1700 E 19Th Street, The Dalles, OR.
Cash / Self-Pay
$927

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$1,101

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: $927 (100%)
Insurance Median: $1,101 (119%)
Cash: $927 (100% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $1,101 (119% 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
Blue Cross Blue Shield $121 - $8,500 13%
Community Hp Mcr Adv - All Plans $121 - $1,080 13%
Molina Mcr Adv $121 - $1,080 13%
Tricare $121 - $1,080 13%
Va Ccn Triwest - All Plans $121 - $1,080 13%
Healthnet Mcr Adv $123 - $1,101 13%
Humana $124 - $1,134 13%
Moda Mcr Adv $124 - $1,080 13%
Devoted Mcr Adv - All Plans $130 - $2,879 14%
Employee Health Plan - All Plans $133 - $1,943 14%
Molina - All Other Plans $133 - $1,188 14%
Healthnet - All Other Plans $192 21%
Cigna $202 - $2,511 22%
Multiplan/Phcs - All Plans $205 - $2,533 22%
Aetna $229 - $2,461 25%
Coventry - All Plans $247 - $2,399 27%
First Choice - All Plans $251 - $2,533 27%
Providence Ppo - All Plans $263 - $2,533 28%
Moda Health Plan - All Other Plans $276 - $1,760 30%
Molina Mcaid $622 - $1,386 67%
Amerigroup Mcaid - All Plans $1,196 - $1,386 129%
Coordinated Care Mcaid - All Plans $1,196 - $1,386 129%
Norocor - All Plans $1,333 144%
UnitedHealthcare $1,386 - $2,533 150%
Healthscape - All Plans $2,133 230%
First Health - All Plans $2,266 245%
Pacific Source - All Plans $2,453 265%
Trpn - Three Rivers - All Plans $2,533 273%
Ahp - Americas Hlth Plan - All Plans $2,586 279%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 1700 E 19Th Street, The Dalles, OR 97058
  • CMS Rating: ★★★★☆
  • Ownership Type: Voluntary non-profit - Other
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals