CMS Price Transparency Data

Upper endoscopy with biopsy

Facility: Chan Soon- Shiong Medical Center at Windber

Billing Code: 43239 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 43239
  • Insurance Median: $228
  • Cash Discount Price: $197
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 0.25x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Upper endoscopy with biopsy at Chan Soon- Shiong Medical Center at Windber is $228. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $197. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $926.63, this hospital’s rate is 0.25x the Medicare baseline. Located in 600 Somerset Avenue, Windber, PA.
Cash / Self-Pay
$197

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$228

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: $197 (21%)
Insurance Median: $228 (25%)
Cash: $197 (21% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $228 (25% 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
Aetna $62 - $869 7%
Amerihealth Caritas $62 - $869 7%
Humana $62 - $869 7%
Pa Health & Wellness $62 - $869 7%
Upmc Health Plan $62 - $1,654 7%
Cigna $63 - $391 7%
Highmark $63 - $1,734 7%
Senior Life $63 - $883 7%
Va Ccn $63 - $883 7%
United $93 - $1,334 10%
Geisinger $159 - $1,458 17%
Highmark Wholecare $160 - $174 17%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 600 Somerset Avenue, Windber, PA 15963
  • CMS Rating: ★★☆☆☆
  • Ownership Type: Voluntary non-profit - Private
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals