CMS Price Transparency Data

Digestive disorders treatment (inpatient stay)

Facility: Spencer Municipal Hospital

Billing Code: 392 (MS-DRG)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 392
  • Insurance Median: $12,823
  • Cash Discount Price: $10,992
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 2.26x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Digestive disorders treatment (inpatient stay) at Spencer Municipal Hospital is $12,823. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $10,992. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $5,675.87, this hospital’s rate is 2.26x the Medicare baseline. Located in 1200 1St Avenue East, Spencer, IA.
Cash / Self-Pay
$10,992

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$12,823

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: $10,992 (194%)
Insurance Median: $12,823 (226%)
Cash: $10,992 (194% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $12,823 (226% 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 226% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 126%). 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
Medicaid / KanCare $4,840 85%
Medicare (plans) $6,136 - $6,198 108%
UnitedHealthcare $6,136 - $13,190 108%
Humana $6,198 - $13,923 109%
Healthpartners (All) $11,724 207%
Midlands Choice - Ilcc $12,457 219%
Midlands Choice - Morton Bldg $12,457 219%
Coventry - Commercial Hmo $13,190 232%
Avera Health Plan $13,923 245%
Coventry - Commercial Ppo $13,923 245%
First Choice Of Midwest $13,923 245%
Midlands Choice (All Others) $13,923 245%
Sanford Health $13,923 245%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 1200 1St Avenue East, Spencer, IA 51301
  • CMS Rating: ★★★★☆
  • Ownership Type: Government - Local
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals