CMS Price Transparency Data

Upper endoscopy with biopsy

Facility: St Nicholas Hospital

Billing Code: 43239 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 43239
  • Insurance Median: $3,943
  • Cash Discount Price: $3,478
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 4.26x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Upper endoscopy with biopsy at St Nicholas Hospital is $3,943. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $3,478. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $926.63, this hospital’s rate is 4.26x the Medicare baseline. Located in 3100 Superior Ave, Sheboygan, WI.
Cash / Self-Pay
$3,478

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$3,943

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: $3,478 (375%)
Insurance Median: $3,943 (426%)
Cash: $3,478 (375% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $3,943 (426% 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 426% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 326%). Patients with high-deductible plans or out-of-network benefits may face excessive out-of-pocket costs.

Out-of-Pocket Cost Estimator

Estimate whether it is more economical to use your insurance or pay the upfront self-pay cash rate.

Input your details and click calculate to compare out-of-pocket costs.

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 $413 - $3,160 45%
Community Care Family Care $413 45%
Managed Health Services $413 45%
Medicaid / KanCare $413 45%
Meridian Health Plan $413 45%
Molina Healthcare $438 - $906 47%
Triology $438 - $5,090 47%
Aetna $906 - $6,443 98%
Humana $906 - $5,477 98%
Medica $906 98%
Medicare (plans) $906 98%
UnitedHealthcare $906 - $4,378 98%
Security Health Plan $915 - $4,113 99%
Naphcare $2,039 220%
Molina Healthcare Of Wi $2,048 - $3,222 221%
Hshs Employees $2,220 - $3,492 240%
Arise Health Plan $2,458 - $3,866 265%
Wea Provider Network $2,540 - $4,639 274%
Cigna $2,868 - $4,510 310%
Interplan $2,868 - $4,510 310%
Network Health Plan $2,868 - $4,510 310%
Health Care Alliance $2,991 - $4,703 323%
Health Eos $3,073 - $4,832 332%
Healthsmart $3,073 - $4,832 332%
Wisconsin Physician Service $3,277 - $5,154 354%
Multiplan/Phcs $3,441 - $5,412 371%
Choicecare $3,482 - $5,477 376%
North Central Healthcare Alliance $3,769 - $5,928 407%
First Health $3,892 - $6,121 420%
P360 Small Group $4,036 436%
Prevea Health Network $4,036 436%
Caterpillar, Inc. $4,097 - $6,443 442%
Cofinity $4,097 - $6,443 442%
Live360 $4,097 - $6,443 442%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 3100 Superior Ave, Sheboygan, WI 53081
  • CMS Rating: ★★★☆☆
  • Ownership Type: Voluntary non-profit - Private
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals