CMS Price Transparency Data

Upper endoscopy with biopsy

Facility: Wellmont Bristol Regional Medical Center

Billing Code: 43239 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 43239
  • Insurance Median: $903
  • Cash Discount Price: $385
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 0.97x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Upper endoscopy with biopsy at Wellmont Bristol Regional Medical Center is $903. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $385. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $926.63, this hospital’s rate is 0.97x the Medicare baseline. Located in One Medical Park Blvd, Bristol, TN.
Cash / Self-Pay
$385

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$903

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: $385 (42%)
Insurance Median: $903 (97%)
Cash: $385 (42% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $903 (97% 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
UnitedHealthcare $162 - $1,296 17%
Beacon Health $187 20%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $311 - $2,564 34%
Sentara Health $662 - $860 71%
Aetna $860 - $1,309 93%
Humana $860 93%
Managed Medicaire $860 93%
Medicare (plans) $860 93%
United Mine Workers Of America $860 93%
Amerigroup $895 97%
Cigna $903 97%
Devoted Health Plan $903 97%
Molina Healthcare $903 - $1,321 97%
Mountain Empire Pace $903 97%
Nhc Advantage $903 97%
Wellcare $912 - $2,564 98%
Medcost $1,220 132%
Optima Health $1,297 140%
Ambetter / Centene $1,876 202%
First Health Coventry $1,974 213%
Seven Corners, Inc. $2,065 223%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: One Medical Park Blvd, Bristol, TN 37620
  • CMS Rating: ★★☆☆☆
  • Ownership Type: Government - Hospital District or Authority
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals