CMS Price Transparency Data

Upper endoscopy with biopsy

Facility: Southwestern Vermont Medical Center

Billing Code: 43239 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 43239
Insurance Median: $349
Cash Discount Price: $571
vs. Medicare Baseline: 0.38x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Upper endoscopy with biopsy at Southwestern Vermont Medical Center is $349. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $571. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $926.63, this hospital’s rate is 0.38x the Medicare baseline. Located in 100 Hospital Drive, Bennington, VT.

Cash / Self-Pay

$571

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$349

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: $571 (62%)

Insurance Median: $349 (38%)

Cash: $571 (62% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $349 (38% 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
Cdphp	$88 - $957	9%
Mvp	$95 - $957	10%
UnitedHealthcare	$100 - $957	11%
Bmc	$109 - $301	12%
Hne	$109 - $957	12%
Aetna	$126 - $957	14%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$126 - $957	14%
Cigna	$126 - $957	14%
Fidelis	$126 - $1,005	14%
Humana	$126 - $957	14%
Wellcare	$126 - $957	14%
Health New England	$149 - $417	16%
Allegiance	$176 - $488	19%
Harvard Pilgrim	$208 - $556	22%
Tufts	$225 - $442	24%

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 $571.
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 Southwestern Vermont Medical Center 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.