CMS Price Transparency Data

Upper endoscopy with biopsy

Facility: Clarion Hospital

Billing Code: 43239 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 43239
  • Insurance Median: $929
  • Cash Discount Price: Unavailable
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.00x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Upper endoscopy with biopsy at Clarion Hospital is $929. 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 1.00x the Medicare baseline. Located in One Hospital Drive, Clarion, PA.
Cash / Self-Pay
Unavailable

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$929

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: $929 (100%)
Ins. Median: $929 (100% 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
Medicaid / KanCare $149 16%
Amerihealth $163 - $902 18%
Jefferson Health Plan $163 18%
Geisinger $180 - $947 19%
Upmc $186 - $1,820 20%
Workers Comp $760 82%
Highmark $893 - $1,496 96%
Highmark Community Blue $898 97%
Cigna $902 97%
Martin'S Point - Usfhp $902 97%
Medicare (plans) $902 97%
Tricare $902 97%
UnitedHealthcare $902 97%
Aetna $929 - $2,074 100%
Devoted Health Plan $956 103%
The Health Plan $956 - $2,120 103%
Gateway $965 104%
Pa Health & Wellness $965 104%
American Health Plan $992 107%
Highmark - Ind.& Managed Care $2,025 219%
Peak Health $2,120 229%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: One Hospital Drive, Clarion, PA 16214
  • CMS Rating: ★★☆☆☆
  • Ownership Type: Voluntary non-profit - Private
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals