CMS Price Transparency Data

Upper endoscopy with biopsy

Facility: Parkridge Medical Center

Billing Code: 43239 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 43239
  • Insurance Median: $1,959
  • Cash Discount Price: Unavailable
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 2.11x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Upper endoscopy with biopsy at Parkridge Medical Center is $1,959. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is unavailable. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $926.63, this hospital’s rate is 2.11x the Medicare baseline. Located in 2333 McCallie Ave, Chattanooga, TN.
Cash / Self-Pay
Unavailable

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$1,959

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%)
Insurance Median: $1,959 (211%)
Ins. Median: $1,959 (211% 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.

Elevated Commercial Rate Alert (Value-Gap)

The negotiated rate at this facility is 211% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 111%). Patients with high-deductible plans or out-of-network benefits may face excessive out-of-pocket costs.

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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
Blue Cross Blue Shield $670 - $3,004 72%
United $703 - $5,106 76%
Bright Health $870 - $1,187 94%
Health One Alliance $1,109 - $1,230 120%
Peach State $1,150 124%
Wellcare $1,150 124%
Humana $1,693 - $3,785 183%
Aetna $1,804 - $3,230 195%
Amerigroup $2,365 255%
Apex Health $2,550 275%
Nhc Advantage, Inc. $2,550 275%
Pruitt Health (Allyalign) $2,550 275%
Cigna $3,433 - $3,901 370%

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Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 2333 McCallie Ave, Chattanooga, TN 37404
  • CMS Rating: ★★★★☆
  • Ownership Type: Proprietary
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals