CMS Price Transparency Data

Digestive disorders treatment (inpatient stay)

Facility: Mercyone Dubuque Medical Center

Billing Code: 392 (MS-DRG)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 392
  • Insurance Median: $6,764
  • Cash Discount Price: $13,477
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.19x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Digestive disorders treatment (inpatient stay) at Mercyone Dubuque Medical Center is $6,764. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $13,477. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $5,675.87, this hospital’s rate is 1.19x the Medicare baseline. Located in 250 Mercy Drive, Dubuque, IA.
Cash / Self-Pay
$13,477

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$6,764

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: $13,477 (237%)
Insurance Median: $6,764 (119%)
Cash: $13,477 (237% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $6,764 (119% 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 $4,866 86%
Medicaid / KanCare $4,914 - $4,933 87%
Aetna $5,641 99%
Medicare (plans) $5,641 - $5,872 99%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $5,698 100%
UnitedHealthcare $5,754 - $8,773 101%
Amish Hospital Aid $7,656 135%
Oscar $8,158 144%
Wps $8,389 148%
Geha $8,773 155%
Ambetter / Centene $9,671 170%
Centivo $10,373 183%
The Alliance $10,570 186%
Claimdoc $11,571 204%
Nova $11,571 204%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 250 Mercy Drive, Dubuque, IA 52001
  • CMS Rating: ★★★☆☆
  • Ownership Type: Voluntary non-profit - Church
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals