CMS Price Transparency Data

Upper endoscopy with biopsy

Facility: Franklin Woods Community Hospital

Billing Code: 43239 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 43239
Insurance Median: $824
Cash Discount Price: $385
vs. Medicare Baseline: 0.89x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Upper endoscopy with biopsy at Franklin Woods Community Hospital is $824. 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 0.89x the Medicare baseline. Located in 300 Med Tech Parkway, Johnson City, TN.

Cash / Self-Pay

$385

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$824

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: $824 (89%)

Cash: $385 (42% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $824 (89% 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
UnitedHealthcare	$171 - $824	18%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$311 - $1,383	34%
Sentara Health	$743 - $824	80%
Aetna	$824 - $1,636	89%
Amerigroup	$824	89%
First Health Coventry	$824	89%
Humana	$824	89%
Managed Medicaire	$824	89%
Medicare (plans)	$824	89%
United Mine Workers Of America	$824	89%
Molina Healthcare	$856 - $1,439	92%
Cigna	$865	93%
Devoted Health Plan	$865	93%
Nhc Advantage	$865	93%
Wellcare	$873 - $2,564	94%
Optima Health	$1,383	149%
Ambetter / Centene	$1,795	194%
Medcost	$2,179	235%
Seven Corners, Inc.	$2,564	277%

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 $385.
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 Franklin Woods Community 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.