CMS Price Transparency Data

Digestive disorders treatment (inpatient stay)

Facility: Mercyone Des Moines Medical Center

Billing Code: 392 (MS-DRG)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 392
  • Insurance Median: $5,927
  • Cash Discount Price: $26,262
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.04x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Digestive disorders treatment (inpatient stay) at Mercyone Des Moines Medical Center is $5,927. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $26,262. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $5,675.87, this hospital’s rate is 1.04x the Medicare baseline. Located in 1111 6Th Ave, Des Moines, IA.
Cash / Self-Pay
$26,262

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$5,927

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: $26,262 (463%)
Insurance Median: $5,927 (104%)
Cash: $26,262 (463% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $5,927 (104% 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 $5,199 92%
Medicaid / KanCare $5,250 - $5,270 92%
Auxiant $5,353 94%
Medica $5,353 94%
Midlands $5,353 94%
Midlands Choice $5,353 94%
Aetna $5,839 103%
Medicare (plans) $5,839 - $6,077 103%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $5,897 104%
UnitedHealthcare $5,956 - $10,497 105%
Oscar $7,668 135%
Amish Hospital Aid $7,924 140%
Centivo $9,402 166%
Geha $9,428 166%
Ambetter / Centene $10,010 176%
Claimdoc $11,976 211%
Nova $11,976 211%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 1111 6Th Ave, Des Moines, IA 50314
  • CMS Rating: ★☆☆☆☆
  • Ownership Type: Voluntary non-profit - Private
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals