CMS Price Transparency Data

Upper endoscopy with biopsy

Facility: Indian Path Community Hospital

Billing Code: 43239 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 43239
  • Insurance Median: $864
  • Cash Discount Price: $385
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 0.93x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Upper endoscopy with biopsy at Indian Path Community Hospital is $864. 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 0.93x the Medicare baseline. Located in 2000 Brookside Dr, Kingsport, TN.
Cash / Self-Pay
$385

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$864

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: $864 (93%)
Cash: $385 (42% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $864 (93% 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 $136 - $1,254 15%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $311 - $2,564 34%
Aetna $823 - $1,636 89%
Amerigroup $823 89%
Humana $823 89%
Managed Medicaire $823 89%
Medicare (plans) $823 89%
Mountain Empire Pace $823 89%
Sentara Health $823 - $885 89%
United Mine Workers Of America $823 89%
Molina Healthcare $856 - $1,266 92%
Cigna $864 93%
Devoted Health Plan $864 93%
Nhc Advantage $864 93%
Wellcare $872 - $2,564 94%
Medcost $897 97%
Optima Health $1,217 131%
Ambetter / Centene $1,794 194%
First Health Coventry $1,923 208%
Seven Corners, Inc. $1,975 213%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 2000 Brookside Dr, Kingsport, TN 37660
  • CMS Rating: No CMS Rating
  • Ownership Type: Voluntary non-profit - Private
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals