CMS Price Transparency Data

Upper endoscopy with biopsy

Facility: Wheeling Hospital, Inc

Billing Code: 43239 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 43239
Insurance Median: $886
Cash Discount Price: $1,423
vs. Medicare Baseline: 0.96x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Upper endoscopy with biopsy at Wheeling Hospital, Inc is $886. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $1,423. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $926.63, this hospital’s rate is 0.96x the Medicare baseline. Located in 1 Medical Park, Wheeling, WV.

Cash / Self-Pay

$1,423

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$886

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: $1,423 (154%)

Insurance Median: $886 (96%)

Cash: $1,423 (154% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $886 (96% 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
Geisinger Pennsylvania	$149	16%
Pennsylvania Health & Wellness	$149	16%
Highmark Health Options West Va	$206	22%
Wellpoint West Virginia	$206	22%
The Health Plan Wv	$209	23%
Aetna	$210 - $917	23%
Medicaid / KanCare	$567	61%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$873 - $3,582	94%
Buckeye Commercial	$873	94%
Medicare (plans)	$873 - $925	94%
Humana	$917	99%
Senior Life Pa - Ma	$917	99%
UnitedHealthcare	$952	103%

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 $1,423.
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 Wheeling Hospital, Inc 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.