CMS Price Transparency Data

Upper endoscopy with biopsy

Facility: Kadlec Regional Medical Center

Billing Code: 43239 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 43239
Insurance Median: $1,460
Cash Discount Price: $2,046
vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.58x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Upper endoscopy with biopsy at Kadlec Regional Medical Center is $1,460. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $2,046. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $926.63, this hospital’s rate is 1.58x the Medicare baseline. Located in 888 Swift Blvd, Richland, WA.

Cash / Self-Pay

$2,046

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$1,460

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: $2,046 (221%)

Insurance Median: $1,460 (158%)

Cash: $2,046 (221% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $1,460 (158% 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
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$268 - $2,529	29%
Kaiser	$1,011 - $2,839	109%
Aetna	$1,041 - $1,051	112%
UnitedHealthcare	$1,081	117%
Asuris	$1,092	118%
Amerigroup	$1,112	120%
Cigna	$1,213 - $10,013	131%
Molina	$1,708	184%
Coordinated Care	$1,870	202%
First Choice	$2,916	315%

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 $2,046.
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 Kadlec Regional 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.