CMS Price Transparency Data

Digestive disorders treatment (inpatient stay)

Facility: Mercyone Waterloo Medical Center

Billing Code: 392 (MS-DRG)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 392
  • Insurance Median: $6,940
  • Cash Discount Price: $18,390
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.22x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Digestive disorders treatment (inpatient stay) at Mercyone Waterloo Medical Center is $6,940. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $18,390. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $5,675.87, this hospital’s rate is 1.22x the Medicare baseline. Located in 3421 West Ninth Street, Waterloo, IA.
Cash / Self-Pay
$18,390

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$6,940

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: $18,390 (324%)
Insurance Median: $6,940 (122%)
Cash: $18,390 (324% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $6,940 (122% 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.

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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
Iowa Total Care $5,081 90%
Medicaid / KanCare $5,131 - $5,151 90%
Aetna $6,734 119%
Medicare (plans) $6,734 - $6,940 119%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $6,801 120%
UnitedHealthcare $6,868 - $9,241 121%
Oscar $8,922 157%
Amish Hospital Aid $9,138 161%
Geha $9,241 163%
Centivo $11,406 201%
Ambetter / Centene $11,543 203%
Claimdoc $13,811 243%
Nova $13,811 243%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 3421 West Ninth Street, Waterloo, IA 50702
  • CMS Rating: ★★★★☆
  • Ownership Type: Voluntary non-profit - Church
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals