CMS Price Transparency Data

Digestive disorders treatment (inpatient stay)

Facility: Wellstar McG Health, Affiliated With Med Col

Billing Code: 392 (MS-DRG)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 392
Insurance Median: $11,729
Cash Discount Price: Unavailable
vs. Medicare Baseline: 2.07x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Digestive disorders treatment (inpatient stay) at Wellstar McG Health, Affiliated With Med Col is $11,729. 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 2.07x the Medicare baseline. Located in 1120 15Th Street, Augusta, GA.

Cash / Self-Pay

Unavailable

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$11,729

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: $11,729 (207%)

Ins. Median: $11,729 (207% 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 207% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 107%). Patients with high-deductible plans or out-of-network benefits may face excessive out-of-pocket costs.

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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
The Care Network	$7,034	124%
Industry Buying Group	$8,655	152%
UnitedHealthcare	$9,330 - $16,839	164%
Aetna	$11,066 - $21,631	195%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$11,287 - $21,212	199%
Humana	$11,287	199%
Select Health	$11,508	203%
Absolute Total Care	$11,619	205%
Cigna	$11,619 - $31,293	205%
Clear Spring	$11,619	205%
Georgia Health	$11,619	205%
Molina	$11,619	205%
Wellcare	$11,619	205%
Clover	$11,840	209%
Devoted Health Plan	$11,840	209%
Pruitt Health	$11,840	209%
Molina Marketplace	$12,725	224%
Centurion	$14,385	253%
Oscar Healthplan	$18,811	331%
Peachstate	$20,471	361%
Caresource	$21,688	382%
Naphcare	$27,664	487%

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 Wellstar McG Health, Affiliated With Med Col 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.