CMS Price Transparency Data

Upper endoscopy with biopsy

Facility: Lee County Community Hospital

Billing Code: 43239 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 43239
  • Insurance Median: $424
  • Cash Discount Price: $377
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 0.46x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Upper endoscopy with biopsy at Lee County Community Hospital is $424. 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 0.46x the Medicare baseline. Located in 127 Health Care Drive, Pennington Gap, VA.
Cash / Self-Pay
$377

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$424

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: $424 (46%)
Cash: $377 (41% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $424 (46% 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 - $1,881 18%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $311 - $1,827 34%
Aetna $361 - $1,900 39%
Ambetter / Centene $361 39%
Amerigroup $361 - $1,641 39%
Managed Medicaire $361 39%
Medicare (plans) $361 39%
Mountain Empire Pace $361 39%
Sentara Health $361 - $424 39%
United Mine Workers Of America $361 39%
Humana $367 40%
Molina Healthcare $375 - $1,900 40%
Cigna $379 - $1,641 41%
Devoted Health Plan $379 41%
Nhc Advantage $379 41%
Seven Corners, Inc. $866 93%
First Health Coventry $1,641 177%
Medcost $1,641 177%
Optima Health $1,827 197%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 127 Health Care Drive, Pennington Gap, VA 24277
  • CMS Rating: No CMS Rating
  • Ownership Type: Voluntary non-profit - Private
  • Hospital Type: Critical Access Hospitals