CMS Price Transparency Data

Upper endoscopy with biopsy

Facility: Penn State Health Hampden Medical Center

Billing Code: 43239 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 43239
Insurance Median: $1,011
Cash Discount Price: $1,918
vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.09x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Upper endoscopy with biopsy at Penn State Health Hampden Medical Center is $1,011. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $1,918. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $926.63, this hospital’s rate is 1.09x the Medicare baseline. Located in 2200 Good Hope Road, Enola, PA.

Cash / Self-Pay

$1,918

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$1,011

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: $1,918 (207%)

Insurance Median: $1,011 (109%)

Cash: $1,918 (207% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $1,011 (109% 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
[Amerihealth Caritas]	$753 - $886	81%
[Highmark Wholecare]	$753 - $886	81%
[Geisinger]	$798 - $4,067	86%
[Health Partners Plans]	$824 - $904	89%
[Pa Health & Wellness]	$829 - $913	89%
[Highmark]	$878 - $3,789	95%
UnitedHealthcare	$886 - $3,803	96%
[Cbc]	$886 - $3,044	96%
Aetna	$895 - $3,662	97%
Humana	$895	97%
[Healthspring]	$895	97%
[Upmc]	$904 - $4,502	98%
[Point Comfort Underwriters]	$1,108	120%
[Highmark Choice Blue]	$3,031	327%
[Highmark Aca]	$3,182	343%
Cigna	$3,739	404%
[Preferred Healthcare Systems]	$4,570	493%
[First Health]	$4,875	526%
[Multiplan]	$4,875	526%

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 $1,918.
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 Penn State Health Hampden Medical Center 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.