CMS Price Transparency Data

Digestive disorders treatment (inpatient stay)

Facility: Providence Saint Joseph Medical Ctr

Billing Code: 392 (MS-DRG)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 392
Insurance Median: $10,495
Cash Discount Price: Unavailable
vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.85x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Digestive disorders treatment (inpatient stay) at Providence Saint Joseph Medical Ctr is $10,495. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is unavailable. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $5,675.87, this hospital’s rate is 1.85x the Medicare baseline. Located in 501 South Buena Vista Street, Burbank, CA.

Cash / Self-Pay

Unavailable

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$10,495

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%)

Insurance Median: $10,495 (185%)

Ins. Median: $10,495 (185% 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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Commercial Insurance Negotiated Rates

Negotiated contract ranges established by major commercial carriers at this facility.

Carrier / Plan Group	Contract Rate Range	vs. Medicare Reference
Aetna	$8,132 - $16,422	143%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$8,132 - $10,650	143%
Brand New Day	$8,132	143%
Brandman Centers	$8,132	143%
Caremore	$8,132	143%
Healthnet	$8,132 - $17,403	143%
Humana	$8,132	143%
Inland Empire Health Plan	$8,132	143%
Kaiser	$8,132	143%
La Care Health Plan	$8,132 - $10,572	143%
Monarch Health Plan	$8,132	143%
Scan Health Plan	$8,132	143%
UnitedHealthcare	$8,132 - $16,142	143%
Wellcare	$8,132	143%
Molina Healthcare	$8,295	146%
Central Health Plan	$8,946	158%
Cigna	$10,495 - $12,881	185%
Blue Shield	$10,717 - $18,799	189%
Multiplan	$14,240	251%
First Health/Coventry	$44,604	786%

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 $X.
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 Providence Saint Joseph Medical Ctr 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.