CMS Price Transparency Data

Digestive disorders treatment (inpatient stay)

Facility: Piedmont Columbus Regional Midtown

Billing Code: 392 (MS-DRG)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 392
  • Insurance Median: $12,534
  • Cash Discount Price: $8,069
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 2.21x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Digestive disorders treatment (inpatient stay) at Piedmont Columbus Regional Midtown is $12,534. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $8,069. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $5,675.87, this hospital’s rate is 2.21x the Medicare baseline. Located in 710 Center Street, Columbus, GA.
Cash / Self-Pay
$8,069

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$12,534

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: $8,069 (142%)
Insurance Median: $12,534 (221%)
Cash: $8,069 (142% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $12,534 (221% 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 221% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 121%). 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
Phcs [10601] $7,561 133%
Medicare (plans) $8,567 - $8,900 151%
UnitedHealthcare $8,692 - $19,442 153%
Clear Spring Health Care [30192] $8,816 155%
Georgia Health Advantage [30143] $8,900 157%
Ambetter / Centene $10,983 194%
Cigna $11,064 - $16,081 195%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $12,430 - $19,246 219%
Aetna $14,668 258%
Alliant Health Plans Of Georgia [10952] $15,476 273%
Alliant Solocare [11101] $17,421 307%
Caresource Marketplace [11106] $18,394 324%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 710 Center Street, Columbus, GA 31901
  • CMS Rating: ★★☆☆☆
  • Ownership Type: Voluntary non-profit - Other
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals