CMS Price Transparency Data

Bunion correction surgery

Facility: Lower Keys Medical Center

Billing Code: 28296 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 28296
  • Insurance Median: $6,383
  • Cash Discount Price: $15,277
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.91x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Bunion correction surgery at Lower Keys Medical Center is $6,383. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $15,277. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $3,342.87, this hospital’s rate is 1.91x the Medicare baseline. Located in 5900 College Road, Key West, FL.
Cash / Self-Pay
$15,277

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$6,383

Median negotiated contract rate across all mapped commercial carriers.

Medicare Reference Rate
$3,342.87

Standard federal government reimbursement rate for this code.

Visual Cost Comparison vs. Medicare

Medicare Reference Baseline: $3,342.87 (100%)
Cash / Self-Pay: $15,277 (457%)
Insurance Median: $6,383 (191%)
Cash: $15,277 (457% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $6,383 (191% of Medicare)

Understanding this gauge: We use the federal Medicare rate of $3,342.87 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
Veterans Eval Services $829 25%
Simply Healthcare $3,000 - $6,383 90%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $3,601 - $63,496 108%
Humana $3,601 - $5,977 108%
Medicare (plans) $3,601 108%
Ultimate Health $3,601 108%
Node Non Par Hospice Agree $3,659 109%
Node United Behavioral Va Ccn $3,659 109%
Node Va $3,659 109%
UnitedHealthcare $3,659 - $43,510 109%
Correct Care Solutions $4,025 120%
Node Us Dept Of Labor $4,574 137%
Prime Health Work Comp Fl $5,309 159%
Fl Work Comp $5,474 164%
Heritage Summit Work Comp Fl $5,474 164%
Florida Childrens Medical Services $5,802 174%
Medicaid / KanCare $5,802 - $6,383 174%
South Florida Community Care Network $5,802 174%
Tricare $6,240 187%
Amerigroup $6,383 191%
Positive Healthcare $6,383 191%
Wellcare $6,383 191%
Wellcare Healthease $6,383 191%
Molina $6,557 196%
Node Champva $6,568 196%
Prestige Health Choice $6,731 201%
Magellan $6,963 208%
State Auto Insurance Fl $7,319 219%
Self Pay $15,277 457%
Cigna $33,382 999%
Aetna $39,493 1181%
Monroe County $42,435 1269%
Evolutions Healthcare Systems $45,264 - $53,751 1354%
Keys Energy $45,264 1354%
Prime Health Ppo $45,264 1354%
Avmed Health Plan $48,093 1439%
Direct Healthcare $56,580 1693%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 5900 College Road, Key West, FL 33040
  • CMS Rating: ★★★★☆
  • Ownership Type: Proprietary
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals