CMS Price Transparency Data

Digestive disorders treatment (inpatient stay)

Facility: Mercy Hospital Waldron

Billing Code: 392 (MS-DRG)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 392
  • Insurance Median: $2,268
  • Cash Discount Price: $9,978
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 0.40x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Digestive disorders treatment (inpatient stay) at Mercy Hospital Waldron is $2,268. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $9,978. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $5,675.87, this hospital’s rate is 0.40x the Medicare baseline. Located in 1341 West Sixth Street, Waldron, AR.
Cash / Self-Pay
$9,978

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$2,268

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: $9,978 (176%)
Insurance Median: $2,268 (40%)
Cash: $9,978 (176% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $2,268 (40% 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.

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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
Workers Comp [20426] $828 15%
Aetna $2,268 - $3,373 40%
American Health Advantage Of Mo Mcr [20264] $2,268 40%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $2,268 - $3,927 40%
Cherokee Nation Health Serv Contracted [320066] $2,268 40%
Cross Timbers Hospice [20098] $2,268 40%
Dept Of Veteran Affairs Contracted [320106] $2,268 40%
Elara Caring Aspire Hospice Contracted [320433] $2,268 40%
Elara Caring Aspire Hospice [20433] $2,268 40%
Globalhealth Contracted [320145] $2,268 40%
Halo Hcr Inc Hospice Contracted [320432] $2,268 40%
Halo Hcr Inc Hospice [20432] $2,268 40%
Humana $2,268 - $3,373 40%
Independent Health [20197] $2,268 40%
Indian Health Service Contracted [320198] $2,268 40%
Indian Health Service [20198] $2,268 40%
Jordan Valley Senior Care Pace [20515] $2,268 40%
Kindful Hospice Contracted [320434] $2,268 40%
Kindful Hospice [20434] $2,268 40%
Medical Associates Health [20444] $2,268 40%
Medicare (plans) $2,268 - $2,381 40%
Mercy Hospice Okc [20252] $2,268 40%
Pace Of The Ozarks [20518] $2,268 40%
Provider Partners Health Plans Contracted [320450] $2,268 40%
Qual Choice Contracted [320325] $2,268 40%
Spina Bifida Hlthcare Benefit [20506] $2,268 40%
UnitedHealthcare $2,268 - $9,749 40%
Valir Pace [20503] $2,268 40%
Cigna $2,381 42%
Ambetter / Centene $2,775 49%
Home State Health Plan Contracted [320187] $2,775 49%
Medicaid / KanCare $2,775 - $3,373 49%
Novasys Contracted [320285] $2,775 - $5,270 49%
Usable Contracted [320409] $3,927 69%
United Medical Resources Contracted [320454] $9,749 172%
Qual Choice Contracted [320324] $9,980 176%
Health Choice Contracted [320166] $10,080 178%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 1341 West Sixth Street, Waldron, AR 72958
  • CMS Rating: No CMS Rating
  • Ownership Type: Voluntary non-profit - Private
  • Hospital Type: Critical Access Hospitals