CMS Price Transparency Data

Upper endoscopy with biopsy

Facility: Cache Valley Hospital

Billing Code: 43239 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 43239
Insurance Median: $2,908
Cash Discount Price: Unavailable
vs. Medicare Baseline: 3.14x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Upper endoscopy with biopsy at Cache Valley Hospital is $2,908. 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 3.14x the Medicare baseline. Located in 2380 North 400 East, North Logan, UT.

Cash / Self-Pay

Unavailable

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$2,908

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: $2,908 (314%)

Ins. Median: $2,908 (314% 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 314% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 214%). 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
University Of Ut	$850	92%
Regence	$1,057 - $1,717	114%
Bright Health	$1,184	128%
Pehp	$2,627 - $2,908	284%
Aetna	$3,462 - $5,753	374%
Cigna	$4,176 - $5,423	451%
Motivhealth	$5,049	545%
Imagine Health Wise	$5,957	643%

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 $X.
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 Cache Valley 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.