CMS Price Transparency Data

Upper endoscopy with biopsy

Facility: Roxborough Memorial Hospital

Billing Code: 43239 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 43239
Insurance Median: $1,048
Cash Discount Price: $927
vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.13x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Upper endoscopy with biopsy at Roxborough Memorial Hospital is $1,048. 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 1.13x the Medicare baseline. Located in 5800 Ridge Ave, Philadelphia, PA.

Cash / Self-Pay

$927

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$1,048

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: $1,048 (113%)

Cash: $927 (100% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $1,048 (113% 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
Keystone	$158 - $3,634	17%
Medicaid / KanCare	$281	30%
Humana	$742	80%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$927 - $2,523	100%
Health Partners Plan	$927 - $1,582	100%
Medicare (plans)	$927 - $974	100%
Pa Health & Wellness	$927 - $3,500	100%
Tricare	$927	100%
UnitedHealthcare	$927 - $2,040	100%
Providers Partner Health Plan	$955	103%
Spartan	$974	105%
Auto Insurance	$1,020	110%
Worker Compensation	$1,048	113%
Employer Direct Healthcare	$1,298	140%
Naphcare	$1,437	155%
Highmark	$2,020	218%
Cigna	$2,193	237%

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 $927.
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 Roxborough Memorial 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.