CMS Price Transparency Data

Digestive disorders treatment (inpatient stay)

Facility: Baxter Health

Billing Code: 392 (MS-DRG)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 392
Insurance Median: $5,168
Cash Discount Price: $7,372
vs. Medicare Baseline: 0.91x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Digestive disorders treatment (inpatient stay) at Baxter Health is $5,168. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $7,372. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $5,675.87, this hospital’s rate is 0.91x the Medicare baseline. Located in 624 Hospital Drive, Mountain Home, AR.

Cash / Self-Pay

$7,372

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$5,168

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: $7,372 (130%)

Insurance Median: $5,168 (91%)

Cash: $7,372 (130% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $5,168 (91% 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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Billing Status

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
Cigna	$3,450	61%
Web Tpa	$3,450	61%
Aetna	$5,168	91%
Humana	$5,168 - $5,427	91%
Non Contracted	$5,168	91%
Tricare	$5,168	91%
UnitedHealthcare	$5,168 - $7,946	91%
Va	$5,168	91%
Allwell	$5,323	94%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$5,478 - $7,621	97%
Ambetter / Centene	$7,494	132%

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 $7,372.
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 Baxter Health 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.