CMS Price Transparency Data

Upper endoscopy with biopsy

Facility: Lower Keys Medical Center

Billing Code: 43239 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 43239
  • Insurance Median: $1,133
  • Cash Discount Price: $3,947
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.22x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Upper endoscopy with biopsy at Lower Keys Medical Center is $1,133. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $3,947. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $926.63, this hospital’s rate is 1.22x the Medicare baseline. Located in 5900 College Road, Key West, FL.
Cash / Self-Pay
$3,947

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$1,133

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: $3,947 (426%)
Insurance Median: $1,133 (122%)
Cash: $3,947 (426% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $1,133 (122% 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
UnitedHealthcare $62 - $11,242 7%
Veterans Eval Services $345 37%
Tricare $964 104%
Florida Childrens Medical Services $990 107%
Medicaid / KanCare $990 - $1,089 107%
South Florida Community Care Network $990 107%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $998 - $13,432 108%
Humana $998 - $1,020 108%
Medicare (plans) $998 108%
Ultimate Health $998 108%
Node Champva $1,014 109%
Node Non Par Hospice Agree $1,014 109%
Node United Behavioral Va Ccn $1,014 109%
Node Va $1,014 109%
Amerigroup $1,089 118%
Positive Healthcare $1,089 118%
Simply Healthcare $1,089 - $3,000 118%
Wellcare $1,089 118%
Wellcare Healthease $1,089 118%
Correct Care Solutions $1,116 120%
Molina $1,119 121%
Prestige Health Choice $1,148 124%
Magellan $1,188 128%
Node Us Dept Of Labor $1,268 137%
Prime Health Work Comp Fl $1,351 146%
Fl Work Comp $1,392 150%
Heritage Summit Work Comp Fl $1,392 150%
State Auto Insurance Fl $2,029 219%
Self Pay $3,947 426%
Cigna $8,625 931%
Aetna $10,204 1101%
Monroe County $10,964 1183%
Evolutions Healthcare Systems $11,695 - $13,888 1262%
Keys Energy $11,695 1262%
Prime Health Ppo $11,695 1262%
Avmed Health Plan $12,426 1341%
Direct Healthcare $14,619 1578%

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Facility Profile & Credentials

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