CMS Price Transparency Data

Upper endoscopy with biopsy

Facility: University of Wi Hospitals & Clinics Authority

Billing Code: 43239 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 43239
  • Insurance Median: $2,720
  • Cash Discount Price: $3,618
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 2.94x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Upper endoscopy with biopsy at University of Wi Hospitals & Clinics Authority is $2,720. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $3,618. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $926.63, this hospital’s rate is 2.94x the Medicare baseline. Located in 600 Highland Avenue, Madison, WI.
Cash / Self-Pay
$3,618

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$2,720

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: $3,618 (390%)
Insurance Median: $2,720 (294%)
Cash: $3,618 (390% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $2,720 (294% 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 294% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 194%). 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
Aetna $927 - $6,448 100%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $927 - $7,638 100%
Humana $927 - $1,390 100%
Medicare (plans) $927 - $1,418 100%
UnitedHealthcare $927 - $5,033 100%
Alliance_Premier_Network $1,920 - $3,841 207%
Mercycare $1,994 - $3,988 215%
Triology $2,050 - $4,904 221%
Security_Health_Plan $2,171 - $5,105 234%
Employer'S_Coalition_On_Health $2,211 - $6,191 239%
Alliance $2,261 - $4,522 244%
Hfn $2,291 - $6,191 247%
United_Healthcare $2,303 - $6,826 249%
Beloit_Health_System $2,332 - $4,663 252%
Aspirus_Health_Plan $2,348 - $4,695 253%
Cigna $2,412 - $4,824 260%
Health_Partners_Insurance $2,452 - $4,904 265%
Health_Payment_Systems $2,464 - $4,928 266%
Dean_Health_Plan $2,573 - $5,146 278%
Medical_Associates $2,653 - $5,306 286%
Wps $2,786 - $6,135 301%
Employers_Healthcare_Coalition_Of_Wi $2,814 - $5,628 304%
Aspirus_Network_Inc $3,095 - $6,191 334%
Chorus_Community $3,216 - $6,432 347%
Ghc_Eau_Claire_Health_Plan $3,216 - $6,432 347%
Multiplan $3,216 - $7,397 347%
Sheybogan_Employers_Health_Network $3,216 - $6,432 347%
Coventry $3,417 - $6,834 369%
Dean_Care $3,417 - $6,834 369%
Healthsmart $3,538 - $7,075 382%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 600 Highland Avenue, Madison, WI 53792
  • CMS Rating: ★★★★★
  • Ownership Type: Government - Hospital District or Authority
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals