CMS Price Transparency Data

Upper endoscopy with biopsy

Facility: Johnson County Community Hospital

Billing Code: 43239 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 43239
  • Insurance Median: $500
  • Cash Discount Price: $377
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 0.54x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Upper endoscopy with biopsy at Johnson County Community Hospital is $500. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $377. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $926.63, this hospital’s rate is 0.54x the Medicare baseline. Located in 1901 S Shady St, Mountain City, TN.
Cash / Self-Pay
$377

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$500

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: $377 (41%)
Insurance Median: $500 (54%)
Cash: $377 (41% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $500 (54% 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 $171 - $1,425 18%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $311 - $1,425 34%
Aetna $476 - $1,439 51%
Amerigroup $476 - $543 51%
Managed Medicaire $476 51%
Medicare (plans) $476 51%
Sentara Health $476 - $557 51%
United Mine Workers Of America $476 51%
Wellcare $476 51%
Humana $484 52%
Molina Healthcare $495 - $1,439 53%
Cigna $500 54%
Devoted Health Plan $500 54%
Nhc Advantage $500 54%
Ambetter / Centene $525 57%
Medcost $574 62%
First Health Coventry $1,231 133%
Optima Health $1,383 149%
Seven Corners, Inc. $1,641 177%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 1901 S Shady St, Mountain City, TN 37683
  • CMS Rating: No CMS Rating
  • Ownership Type: Voluntary non-profit - Private
  • Hospital Type: Critical Access Hospitals