CMS Price Transparency Data

Upper endoscopy with biopsy

Facility: Jefferson Abington Hospital

Billing Code: 43239 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 43239
Insurance Median: $300
Cash Discount Price: $762
vs. Medicare Baseline: 0.32x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Upper endoscopy with biopsy at Jefferson Abington Hospital is $300. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $762. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $926.63, this hospital’s rate is 0.32x the Medicare baseline. Located in 1200 Old York Road, Abington, PA.

Cash / Self-Pay

$762

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$300

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: $762 (82%)

Insurance Median: $300 (32%)

Cash: $762 (82% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $300 (32% 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.

Out-of-Pocket Cost Estimator

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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
Abington Pro Ibc	$145 - $180	16%
Medicare (plans)	$148 - $197	16%
Medicaid / KanCare	$163 - $300	18%
Jup Pa Health_Wellness	$193	21%
Aetna	$222 - $3,077	24%
Jup Geisinger Commercial	$266 - $351	29%
Jup Health Partners Chip	$300	32%
Ibc	$1,575 - $3,508	170%
UnitedHealthcare	$2,493	269%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$2,704	292%
Cigna	$3,503 - $4,204	378%
Upmc Commercial	$4,204	454%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Request a "Self-Pay classification" with the billing desk before receiving care.
Ask for a written "Prompt-Pay Discount" agreement quoting the price of $762.
Request and sign a "Waiver of Insurance Submission" to prevent automatic billing.
Verify CPT Code matches exactly: 43239.

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Contact your insurance company to confirm Jefferson Abington Hospital is fully in-network.
Ask your insurer if "Prior Authorization" is required for CPT code 43239.
Confirm the specific physician or imaging center is also in-network (not just the hospital building).
Audit your Explanation of Benefits (EOB) against the final itemized hospital invoice.