CMS Price Transparency Data

Digestive disorders treatment (inpatient stay)

Facility: Piedmont Columbus Regional Northside

Billing Code: 392 (MS-DRG)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 392
Insurance Median: $8,045
Cash Discount Price: $7,506
vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.42x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Digestive disorders treatment (inpatient stay) at Piedmont Columbus Regional Northside is $8,045. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $7,506. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $5,675.87, this hospital’s rate is 1.42x the Medicare baseline. Located in 100 Frist Court, Columbus, GA.

Cash / Self-Pay

$7,506

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$8,045

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: $7,506 (132%)

Insurance Median: $8,045 (142%)

Cash: $7,506 (132% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $8,045 (142% 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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Billing Status

Remaining Deductible ($)

Your Coinsurance Rate (%)

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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
Ambetter / Centene	$4,836	85%
Medicare (plans)	$4,981 - $5,174	88%
UnitedHealthcare	$5,054 - $19,442	89%
Clear Spring Health Care [30192]	$5,126	90%
Georgia Health Advantage [30143]	$5,174	91%
Cigna	$7,032 - $10,222	124%
Phcs [10601]	$7,561	133%
Alliant Solocare [11101]	$9,847	173%
Caresource Marketplace [11106]	$10,397	183%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$12,430 - $19,246	219%
Aetna	$14,668	258%
Alliant Health Plans Of Georgia [10952]	$15,476	273%

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 $7,506.
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 Piedmont Columbus Regional Northside 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.