CMS Price Transparency Data

Digestive disorders treatment (inpatient stay)

Facility: Grossmont Hospital

Billing Code: 392 (MS-DRG)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 392
  • Insurance Median: $29,486
  • Cash Discount Price: $37,642
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 5.19x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Digestive disorders treatment (inpatient stay) at Grossmont Hospital is $29,486. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $37,642. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $5,675.87, this hospital’s rate is 5.19x the Medicare baseline. Located in 5555 Grossmont Center Drive Box 58, La Mesa, CA.
Cash / Self-Pay
$37,642

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$29,486

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: $37,642 (663%)
Insurance Median: $29,486 (519%)
Cash: $37,642 (663% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $29,486 (519% 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.

Elevated Commercial Rate Alert (Value-Gap)

The negotiated rate at this facility is 519% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 419%). 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 Shield $8,783 155%
Allianz Global Assistance $14,906 263%
UnitedHealthcare $14,906 - $24,091 263%
Molina $17,064 301%
Aetna $20,076 - $35,132 354%
Managed Health Network $20,076 354%
Health Net $21,079 - $37,642 371%
Kaiser $24,091 424%
Interplan $31,368 553%
San Diego Pace $33,878 597%
Cigna $37,642 663%
Community Health Group $37,642 663%
Indian Health Council $37,642 663%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 5555 Grossmont Center Drive Box 58, La Mesa, CA 91942
  • CMS Rating: ★★★★☆
  • Ownership Type: Government - Hospital District or Authority
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals