CMS Price Transparency Data

Upper endoscopy with biopsy

Facility: Monmouth Medical Center-Southern Campus

Billing Code: 43239 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 43239
  • Insurance Median: $2,766
  • Cash Discount Price: $4,350
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 2.99x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Upper endoscopy with biopsy at Monmouth Medical Center-Southern Campus is $2,766. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $4,350. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $926.63, this hospital’s rate is 2.99x the Medicare baseline. Located in 600 River Ave, Lakewood, NJ.
Cash / Self-Pay
$4,350

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$2,766

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: $4,350 (469%)
Insurance Median: $2,766 (299%)
Cash: $4,350 (469% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $2,766 (299% 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 299% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 199%). 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
Blue Cross Blue Shield $820 - $1,025 88%
Aetna $1,025 - $5,398 111%
Clover $1,025 111%
Fidelis Care $1,025 111%
Humana $1,025 111%
Wellpoint $1,025 - $3,266 111%
UnitedHealthcare $1,045 - $4,523 113%
Emblem Health $1,793 193%
Wellcare $2,039 220%
Cigna $2,766 - $3,701 299%
Qualcare Inc $3,617 390%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 600 River Ave, Lakewood, NJ 08701
  • CMS Rating: ★★★☆☆
  • Ownership Type: Voluntary non-profit - Private
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals