CMS Price Transparency Data

Digestive disorders treatment (inpatient stay)

Facility: North Alabama Medical Center

Billing Code: 392 (MS-DRG)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 392
Insurance Median: $5,388
Cash Discount Price: $10,026
vs. Medicare Baseline: 0.95x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Digestive disorders treatment (inpatient stay) at North Alabama Medical Center is $5,388. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $10,026. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $5,675.87, this hospital’s rate is 0.95x the Medicare baseline. Located in 1701 Veterans Drive, Florence, AL.

Cash / Self-Pay

$10,026

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$5,388

Median negotiated contract rate across all mapped commercial carriers.

Medicare Reference Rate

$5,675.87

Standard federal government reimbursement rate for this code.

Visual Cost Comparison vs. Medicare

Medicare Reference Baseline: $5,675.87 (100%)

Cash / Self-Pay: $10,026 (177%)

Insurance Median: $5,388 (95%)

Cash: $10,026 (177% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $5,388 (95% of Medicare)

Understanding this gauge: We use the federal Medicare rate of $5,675.87 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.

Out-of-Pocket Cost Estimator

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Remaining Deductible ($)

Your Coinsurance Rate (%)

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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
Wellpoint Tennessee, Inc.	$2,596	46%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$4,350 - $5,362	77%
Aetna	$5,228 - $5,470	92%
UnitedHealthcare	$5,271 - $7,432	93%
Humana	$5,568	98%
Ambetter / Centene	$8,122	143%
Cigna	$13,597	240%

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 $10,026.
Request and sign a "Waiver of Insurance Submission" to prevent automatic billing.
Verify MS-DRG Code matches exactly: 392.

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Contact your insurance company to confirm North Alabama Medical Center is fully in-network.
Ask your insurer if "Prior Authorization" is required for MS-DRG code 392.
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.