How many shoppable procedure prices are published for Baptist Health Medical Center-Drew County?

Baptist Health Medical Center-Drew County in Monticello, AR currently has 91 standardized procedure price records indexed from its public 45 CFR § 180 machine-readable file.

How do Baptist Health Medical Center-Drew County's commercial prices compare to the fair BaseRate?

Across scored shoppable procedures, Baptist Health Medical Center-Drew County's median negotiated commercial rate is 1.1× the regionally adjusted fair BaseRate benchmark.

What is Baptist Health Medical Center-Drew County's CMS Care Compare overall star rating?

CMS Care Compare assigns Baptist Health Medical Center-Drew County an overall hospital quality rating of 2 out of 5 stars based on public federal clinical and patient-experience measures.

Hospital Profile Acute Care Hospital Voluntary non-profit - Private 49 Beds · rural Updated: 4/1/2026

Baptist Health Medical Center-Drew County

778 Scogin Drive, Monticello, AR 71655 · 91 Priced Procedures · 60% Patient Recommendation

CMS Overall Rating 2 / 5 Stars

Above Fair Market · Negotiate

1.06×vs. Fair Market Price

Typical commercial prices here are +6% above the fair benchmark (1.06×) even after accounting for local nurse/doctor wages and patient complexity.

80/100 · Corroborated

80/100Self-Pay Cash Beats Insurance 38% of the Time

File Completeness51

Price Logic98

Peer Alignment78

Clean Billing75

Real Cash Discount100

Regional Benchmark Tier

3-Star CMS clinical quality rating paired with 1.06× fair market pricing.

Behavioral Pricing FingerprintHigh Insurer Rate · Deep Cash Discount

Cash-Arbitrage Bifurcated Pricer

Baptist Health Medical Center-Drew County maintains elevated commercial insurance contracts (1.06× Fair BaseRate) while offering direct self-pay cash discounts that beat commercial negotiated medians on 38% of procedures. High-deductible and uninsured patients should always request the self-pay cash rate prior to billing.

#25 of 51 in AR · 47th State Percentile#1,535 of 3,385 in U.S. · 45th National Percentile

Advantage

Where They're Good (Patient & Payer Edge)

Bottom-quartile procedures (Q25) price at 0.90× the peer BaseRate benchmark
Self-pay cash beats commercial insurance on 38% of shoppable procedures (99/100 Cash Honesty)
2-Star CMS clinical rating with 60% patient recommendation (60/100 safety score)
IRS 501(c)(3) charity care provides free care up to 200% FPL and discounted care up to 400% FPL (21.5% AGB cap)

Watchout

Where You Can Get Burned (Markup Traps)

Even at low-cost facilities (1.06× Fair BaseRate), out-of-network or unnegotiated chargemaster bills can exceed commercial medians — confirm in-network status or request a self-pay cash quote up front.
Captive ER (1.6×) & laboratory (1.5×) services average 1.18× higher multiples than routine shoppable care (1.1×)
Upper-quartile procedures (Q75 1.22×) jump +21% above the median procedure ratio (Q50 1.01×)
Unnegotiated chargemaster list prices average 7.3× Medicare (15¢ true HCRIS cost per $1 gross)

Front-Door ShoppableElective / Imaging

1.1× Medicare

Pre-scheduled outpatient procedures where patients can comparison-shop.

Back-Door Captive & ER1.18× Divergence

1.3× Medicare

Emergency, inpatient DRG, lab, and specialty drug lines billed after admission.

Quantile Tail Spread+21% Upper Tail

Q25 0.90× · Q50 1.01× · Q75 1.22×

Detects median-gaming when upper-quartile codes spike above the p50 median.

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Department & Integrity Multiples (vs. CMS Medicare Cost Anchor) Green ≤1.3× · Teal 1.3–1.8× · Amber 1.8–2.5× · Rose >2.5×

Front-Door Shoppable CareFront-Door Shoppable

1.1× MedicareGood

Outpatient Surgery & ORBack-Door Captive

0.8× MedicareGood

Diagnostic Imaging (CT/MRI)Front-Door Shoppable

1.2× MedicareGood

Back-Door Captive ER VisitsBack-Door Captive

1.6× MedicareGood

Inpatient Lab & PathologyBack-Door Captive

1.5× MedicareGood

Specialty & Infusion Drugs (J-Codes)Back-Door Captive

1.3× MedicareGood

Self-Pay Cash Honesty & 501(r)Integrity & Outcomes

38% Cash Edge · 99/100Good

CMS Clinical Safety & Star ValueIntegrity & Outcomes

2 CMS · 60/100Elevated

Procedure Prices at Baptist Health Medical Center-Drew County

High-impact clinical procedures (MRIs, surgeries, inpatient stays, visits) are prioritized first. Use the category pills or search bar to filter all 91 published procedures.

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Procedure & Billing Code	Self-Pay Cash	This Hospital	Fair BaseRate	vs. Fair
Sepsis treatment (inpatient stay) MS-DRG Code: `871`	$9,914	$9,914	$19,087	0.5×
Digestive disorders treatment (inpatient stay) MS-DRG Code: `392`	$6,633	$6,633	$8,223	0.8×
Gallbladder removal (laparoscopic) CPT Code: `47562`	$5,134	$6,219	$6,109	1.0×
Inguinal hernia repair CPT Code: `49505`	$4,955	$4,550	$3,629	unverified
Cataract surgery with lens implant CPT Code: `66984`	$2,469	$2,878	$2,540	1.1×
Colonoscopy with biopsy CPT Code: `45380`	$759	$1,242	$1,256	1.0×
Colonoscopy (diagnostic) CPT Code: `45378`	$1,167	$966	$981	1.0×
Upper endoscopy with biopsy CPT Code: `43239`	$1,168	$942	$987	1.0×
Sleep study (overnight, in lab) CPT Code: `95810`	$940	$883	$1,021	0.9×
Blood transfusion CPT Code: `36430`	$470	$551	$498	1.1×
Echocardiogram (heart ultrasound) CPT Code: `93306`	$480	$557	$583	1.0×
MRI, brain (with and without contrast) CPT Code: `70553`	$584	$441	$511	0.9×
CT scan, abdomen and pelvis (with contrast) CPT Code: `74177`	$384	$373	$448	0.8×
MRI, lower back (no contrast) CPT Code: `72148`	$584	$273	$338	0.8×
MRI, brain (no contrast) CPT Code: `70551`	$584	$273	$343	0.8×
MRI, knee or other leg joint CPT Code: `73721`	$584	$273	$369	0.7×
Breathing treatment (nebulizer) CPT Code: `94640`	$79	$223	$201	1.1×
Ultrasound, leg veins (duplex) CPT Code: `93970`	$157	$245	$272	0.9×
CT scan, abdomen and pelvis (no contrast) CPT Code: `74176`	$384	$244	$303	0.8×
CT scan, head (with contrast) CPT Code: `70460`	$384	$213	$242	0.9×
CT scan, head (with and without contrast) CPT Code: `70470`	$384	$213	$258	0.8×
Office visit, established patient (30-39 min) CPT Code: `99214`	$133	$158	$123	1.3×
Diagnostic mammogram (both breasts) CPT Code: `77066`	$281	$150	$148	1.0×
Office visit, established patient (20-29 min) CPT Code: `99213`	$99	$108	$87	1.2×
Group therapy session CPT Code: `90853`	$105	$105	$100	1.1×
Screening mammogram (both breasts) CPT Code: `77067`	$126	$124	$123	1.0×
X-ray, pelvis CPT Code: `72170`	$85	$109	$110	1.0×
X-ray, lower back CPT Code: `72110`	$120	$109	$112	1.0×
New patient office visit (30-44 min) CPT Code: `99203`	$100	$107	$110	1.0×
CT scan, head (no contrast) CPT Code: `70450`	$384	$130	$160	0.8×
CT scan, pelvis CPT Code: `72192`	$384	$130	$163	0.8×
CT scan, sinuses CPT Code: `70486`	$384	$130	$166	0.8×
CT scan, chest (no contrast) CPT Code: `71250`	$384	$130	$167	0.8×
CT scan, lower back (lumbar spine) CPT Code: `72131`	$384	$130	$168	0.8×
CT scan, neck (cervical spine) CPT Code: `72125`	$384	$130	$169	0.8×
Hospital observation (per hour) HCPCS Code: `G0378`	$83	$83	$86	1.0×
X-ray, chest (single view) CPT Code: `71045`	$45	$87	$92	0.9×
X-ray, shoulder CPT Code: `73030`	$77	$87	$92	0.9×
X-ray, foot CPT Code: `73630`	$107	$87	$92	0.9×
X-ray, chest (two views) CPT Code: `71046`	$45	$87	$93	0.9×
X-ray, neck (cervical spine) CPT Code: `72040`	$90	$87	$93	0.9×
X-ray, hand CPT Code: `73130`	$69	$87	$93	0.9×
X-ray, hip CPT Code: `73502`	$48	$87	$93	0.9×
X-ray, ankle CPT Code: `73610`	$104	$87	$93	0.9×
Ultrasound, abdomen (limited) CPT Code: `76705`	$62	$109	$126	0.9×
Ultrasound, pelvis CPT Code: `76856`	$169	$109	$130	0.8×
Ultrasound, thyroid and neck CPT Code: `76536`	$174	$109	$132	0.8×
Ultrasound, abdomen (complete) CPT Code: `76700`	$377	$109	$134	0.8×
Typhoid vaccine HCPCS Code: `90675`	$91	$347	$347	1.0×
Drug screening test HCPCS Code: `G0480`	$72	$144	$116	unverified
Blood test, vitamin D CPT Code: `82306`	$62	$38	$31	1.2×
Urinalysis (automated, with microscopy) CPT Code: `81001`	$10	$4	$3	1.3×
Blood test, basic metabolic panel CPT Code: `80048`	$80	$11	$9	1.2×
Blood test, cholesterol (lipid panel) CPT Code: `80061`	$17	$17	$14	1.2×
Prostate cancer screening (blood test) HCPCS Code: `G0103`	$64	$24	$20	1.2×
Physical therapy (therapeutic exercise) CPT Code: `97110`	$65	$39	$35	1.1×
Physical therapy (gait training) CPT Code: `97116`	$39	$36	$33	1.1×
Electrocardiogram (EKG, tracing only) CPT Code: `93005`	$33	$60	$64	0.9×
Tdap vaccine (tetanus, diphtheria, pertussis) HCPCS Code: `90715`	$30	$52	$56	0.9×
Speech therapy (language evaluation) CPT Code: `92507`	$106	$74	$86	0.9×
Blood antibody screen CPT Code: `86850`	$23	$53	$46	unverified
Blood test, calcium CPT Code: `82310`	$12	$7	$5	1.4×
Blood test, creatinine (kidney) CPT Code: `82565`	$5	$7	$5	1.4×
Blood test, clotting time (PTT) CPT Code: `85730`	$7	$8	$6	1.3×
Blood test, magnesium CPT Code: `83735`	$16	$9	$7	1.3×
Blood test, PSA (prostate screen) CPT Code: `84153`	$32	$24	$19	1.3×
Physical therapy (neuromuscular re-education) CPT Code: `97112`	$41	$40	$38	1.1×
Occupational therapy (therapeutic activities) CPT Code: `97530`	$64	$39	$40	1.0×
Blood test, glucose (blood sugar) CPT Code: `82947`	$9	$5	$4	1.3×
Blood test, urea nitrogen (BUN, kidney) CPT Code: `84520`	$9	$5	$4	1.3×
Blood test, complete blood count (CBC) CPT Code: `85025`	$21	$10	$8	1.3×
Blood test, thyroid (TSH) CPT Code: `84443`	$40	$22	$18	1.2×
Culture, bacterial CPT Code: `87070`	$21	$11	$9	1.2×
Blood test, ferritin (iron stores) CPT Code: `82728`	$26	$17	$14	1.2×
Occupational therapy (self-care training) CPT Code: `97535`	$65	$40	$38	1.1×
Blood test, average blood sugar (A1c) CPT Code: `83036`	$23	$12	$10	1.2×
Physical therapy (manual therapy) CPT Code: `97140`	$39	$34	$34	1.0×
Flu vaccine injection HCPCS Code: `G0008`	$22	$48	$48	1.0×
Blood test, potassium CPT Code: `84132`	$11	$6	$5	1.2×
Blood test, sodium CPT Code: `84295`	$11	$6	$5	1.2×
Hepatitis C antibody test CPT Code: `86803`	$53	$18	$15	1.2×
Blood test, vitamin B12 CPT Code: `82607`	$36	$19	$16	1.2×
Culture, blood CPT Code: `87040`	$26	$13	$11	1.2×
Blood test, amylase CPT Code: `82150`	$16	$8	$7	1.1×
Flu vaccine (high dose) HCPCS Code: `90656`	$14	$27	$25	1.1×
Blood test, hemoglobin CPT Code: `85018`	$4	$3	$3	1.0×
Blood test, clotting time (PT/INR) CPT Code: `85610`	$4	$5	$5	1.0×
Diagnostic procedure preparation HCPCS Code: `G0279`	$97	$17	$35	0.5×
Blood test, comprehensive metabolic panel CPT Code: `80053`	$310	$14	$11	unverified
Blood test, liver function panel CPT Code: `80076`	$20	$10	$9	unverified
Blood test, lipase CPT Code: `83690`	$21	$9	$7	unverified

Showing top 25 high-impact procedures of 91 total

Inline Bill X-Ray & 501(r) Calculator 501(c)(3) Nonprofit · Free Care ≤200% FPL · AGB Cap 21.5%

Audit a Bill or Quote at Baptist Health Medical Center-Drew County (Zero PHI Required)

CMS CCN: 040051

CPT 871

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Fair BaseRate™ $19,087

Medicare Rate $14,117

Self-Pay Cash $9,914

Insurer Median $9,914

1. Amount on Your Bill or Quote ($) Pre-filled with Baptist Health Medical Center-Drew County’s charged/list benchmark

2. Household Annual Income ($) Screened against 2026 HHS Federal Poverty Guidelines

3. Household Size (1–8) 2026 FPL: $15,650 + $5,500 per additional person

Step 1 · 501(r) Charity Care Check 501(r) AGB Cap: $8,510 (274% FPL)

Statutory 501(r) AGB Cap Limits Bill to $8,510

At 274% FPL (201%–400% FPL tier), 26 U.S.C. § 501(r)(5) caps FAP-eligible bills at Amounts Generally Billed (21.5% of gross = $8,510).

Step 2 · Cash vs. Insurance Arbitrage Save $29,740 Paying Cash

Self-Pay Cash Rate ($9,914) Beats Your Bill

Baptist Health Medical Center-Drew County's published 45 CFR § 180 self-pay cash rate is $9,914 (vs. $9,914 commercial insurer median). Ask billing to reclassify the visit to prompt-pay self-pay if it beats your deductible.

Step 3 · Fair BaseRate Target +$20,567 Above Fair BaseRate

Negotiate Toward $19,087 Fair BaseRate ($14,117 Medicare)

Your bill ($39,654) is $20,567 above the denoised Fair BaseRate ($19,087) and 2.8× the $14,117 Medicare rate.

1-Click Factual Dispute Summary: Copy a citation-backed benchmark memo (with CMS CCN, CPT code, Medicare reference, Fair BaseRate, and 26 U.S.C. § 501(r) calculations) to paste into patient-portal messages or billing appeals.

IRS Form 990 Schedule H & 26 U.S.C. § 501(r) 501(c)(3) Nonprofit Hospital

Financial Assistance Policy (FAP) & Amounts Generally Billed (AGB)

Free Care Eligibility BenchmarkUp to 200% FPL100% charity write-off income threshold

Discounted Care EligibilityUp to 400% FPLSliding-scale & AGB billing cap tier

Charity Care Share of ExpensesSee Schedule HNet community financial assistance reported

26 U.S.C. § 501(r)(5) AGB Benchmark Method: lookback_commercial_median

Hospital-Specific CMS HCRIS Benchmark (21.5% of gross charges)

Under 26 U.S.C. § 501(r)(5), a tax-exempt hospital organization may not bill FAP-eligible patients more than Amounts Generally Billed (AGB) to individuals with insurance covering emergency or medically necessary care. Derived from this facility’s reported CMS HCRIS cost-to-charge & insurer allowance filings. Verify your exact Financial Assistance Policy (FAP) determination directly with the billing office.

Screen your household size, income, and itemized CPT codes against 2026 HHS Federal Poverty Guidelines: Calculate Your 501(r) Cap Above ↑

CMS Care Compare Public Quality Record

Clinical Quality, Patient Experience & Infection Benchmarks

CMS Overall3/5 Stars (3/5)

Safety Composite60/100

Would Recommend60%

Rated 9 or 10 (HCAHPS)65%

Median ER Wait126 min

Left ER Before Seen4%

30-Day Mortality vs U.S.same

Unplanned Readmissionworse

Healthcare-Associated Infections (CDC NHSN / CMS HAI)

1.00 SIR = National Predicted Baseline (Lower Is Safer)

C. diff Hospital-Onset Infectionsame

CMS Price Transparency Administrative Enforcement Log

Factual public administrative actions published by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services regarding 45 CFR § 180 compliance at Baptist Health Medical Center-Drew County. Prior administrative notices do not necessarily reflect current compliance status.

2026-05-11·administrative_or_closure
Closure Notice
Recorded
2026-02-06·warning_notice
Warning Notice
Recorded
2024-05-13·administrative_or_closure
Closure Notice
Recorded
2023-07-10·cap_corrective_action
CAP Request
Recorded

Source: CMS Hospital Care Compare (177 completed HCAHPS patient surveys). Clinical quality metrics summarize historical facility-wide cohorts and are not medical advice for individual care decisions.

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Regional Quality & Price Benchmark

2D regional comparison of commercial negotiated price index against CMS clinical quality composite for Baptist Health Medical Center-Drew County.

Price Index: 0.84× regional baseline

Quality: 44/100 CMS composite

Median Household Income$41,071U.S. Census ACS

Local Uninsured Share7.1%Regional ACS estimate

200% FPL (1 Person)$31,920Common free-care ceiling

400% FPL (Family of 4)$128,600Common AGB cap ceiling

45 CFR § 180 Primary-Source Lineage & Federal Verification VeriRate 80/100 · Corroborated CMS CCN 040051

Verify the Raw Data: Official Hospital MRF, CMS Medicare.gov & Federal Filings

MRF Portal Indexed (CMS_45_CFR_180_FILING.json) Verify on CMS Medicare.gov (CCN 040051) ↗ CMS HCRIS Cost Reports ↗

Published MRF FileCMS_45_CFR_180_FILING.json

Publication / Vintage4/1/2026

Validated Rate Rows1,530 (CMS v3.0.0)

File Integrity DigestVerified · CCN 040051

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