CMS Price Transparency Data

Digestive disorders treatment (inpatient stay)

Facility: T J Samson Community Hospital

Billing Code: 392 (MS-DRG)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 392
Insurance Median: $6,042
Cash Discount Price: $5,799
vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.06x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Digestive disorders treatment (inpatient stay) at T J Samson Community Hospital is $6,042. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $5,799. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $5,675.87, this hospital’s rate is 1.06x the Medicare baseline. Located in 1301 North Race Street, Glasgow, KY.

Cash / Self-Pay

$5,799

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$6,042

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: $5,799 (102%)

Insurance Median: $6,042 (106%)

Cash: $5,799 (102% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $6,042 (106% 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.

Out-of-Pocket Cost Estimator

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Billing Status

Remaining Deductible ($)

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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
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$3,454 - $8,636	61%
Aetna	$5,249	92%
Humana	$5,525 - $5,822	97%
Wellcare Mcaid	$5,525	97%
Molina Mcaid	$5,691	100%
Wellcare Mcr Adv - All Other Plans	$5,822	103%
Signature Health - All Plans	$5,880	104%
Molina Mcr Adv	$5,938	105%
UnitedHealthcare	$5,971	105%
Devoted Mcr Adv - All Plans	$6,113	108%
Center Care Select - All Plans	$7,583	134%
Phcs/Multiplan - All Plans	$8,386	148%
First Health - All Plans	$8,475	149%
Caresource - All Plans	$8,733	154%
Molina Marketplace - All Other Plans	$8,921	157%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Request a "Self-Pay classification" with the billing desk before receiving care.
Ask for a written "Prompt-Pay Discount" agreement quoting the price of $5,799.
Request and sign a "Waiver of Insurance Submission" to prevent automatic billing.
Verify MS-DRG Code matches exactly: 392.

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Contact your insurance company to confirm T J Samson Community Hospital is fully in-network.
Ask your insurer if "Prior Authorization" is required for MS-DRG code 392.
Confirm the specific physician or imaging center is also in-network (not just the hospital building).
Audit your Explanation of Benefits (EOB) against the final itemized hospital invoice.