CMS Price Transparency Data

Digestive disorders treatment (inpatient stay)

Facility: Virginia Gay Hospital

Billing Code: 392 (MS-DRG)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 392
  • Insurance Median: $13,779
  • Cash Discount Price: $14,776
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 2.43x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Digestive disorders treatment (inpatient stay) at Virginia Gay Hospital is $13,779. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $14,776. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $5,675.87, this hospital’s rate is 2.43x the Medicare baseline. Located in 502 North 9Th Avenue, Vinton, IA.
Cash / Self-Pay
$14,776

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$13,779

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: $14,776 (260%)
Insurance Median: $13,779 (243%)
Cash: $14,776 (260% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $13,779 (243% 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 243% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 143%). Patients with high-deductible plans or out-of-network benefits may face excessive out-of-pocket costs.

Out-of-Pocket Cost Estimator

Estimate whether it is more economical to use your insurance or pay the upfront self-pay cash rate.

Input your details and click calculate to compare out-of-pocket costs.

Commercial Insurance Negotiated Rates

Negotiated contract ranges established by major commercial carriers at this facility.

Carrier / Plan Group Contract Rate Range vs. Medicare Reference
Aetna $3,441 61%
Medicaid / KanCare $8,009 141%
Va Ccn-All Plans $8,445 149%
UnitedHealthcare $8,791 - $13,779 155%
Wellmark Hmo $10,343 182%
Wellmark Ppo-All Other Plans $10,343 182%
Health Alliance Mcr Adv $13,779 243%
Medical Associates-All Plans $13,852 244%
Cedar Valley Community Healthcare-All Plans $14,543 256%
Humana $14,776 260%
Health Partners-All Plans $15,699 277%
Healthsmart-All Plans $15,699 277%
Corvel-All Plans $17,177 303%
Health Alliance-All Other Plans $17,546 309%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 502 North 9Th Avenue, Vinton, IA 52349
  • CMS Rating: ★★★★☆
  • Ownership Type: Voluntary non-profit - Private
  • Hospital Type: Critical Access Hospitals