CMS Price Transparency Data

Upper endoscopy with biopsy

Facility: Cody Regional Health

Billing Code: 43239 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 43239
Insurance Median: $1,169
Cash Discount Price: $1,104
vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.26x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Upper endoscopy with biopsy at Cody Regional Health is $1,169. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $1,104. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $926.63, this hospital’s rate is 1.26x the Medicare baseline. Located in 707 Sheridan Avenue, Cody, WY.

Cash / Self-Pay

$1,104

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$1,169

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: $1,104 (119%)

Insurance Median: $1,169 (126%)

Cash: $1,104 (119% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $1,169 (126% 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
Mountain Health - All Plans	$121	13%
Tricare	$121	13%
Medica Comm - All Other Plans	$132	14%
Pacific Source - All Plans	$227	24%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$721 - $1,234	78%
Christian Hlthcare - All Plans	$1,039	112%
Cigna	$1,169	126%
First Choice Health - All Plans	$1,169	126%
Humana	$1,169	126%
Interwest Health Ppo - All Plans	$1,195	129%
First Health Ntwrk-All Plans	$1,208	130%
Three Rivers - All Plans	$1,234	133%
UnitedHealthcare	$1,234	133%

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 $1,104.
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 Cody Regional Health 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.