CMS Price Transparency Data

Digestive disorders treatment (inpatient stay)

Facility: Ochsner Medical Center Acute

Billing Code: 392 (MS-DRG)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 392
  • Insurance Median: $21,558
  • Cash Discount Price: $6,714
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 3.80x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Digestive disorders treatment (inpatient stay) at Ochsner Medical Center Acute is $21,558. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $6,714. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $5,675.87, this hospital’s rate is 3.80x the Medicare baseline. Located in 1516 Jefferson Hwy, New Orleans, LA.
Cash / Self-Pay
$6,714

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$21,558

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: $6,714 (118%)
Insurance Median: $21,558 (380%)
Cash: $6,714 (118% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $21,558 (380% 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 380% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 280%). 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
Tricare $5,934 105%
Christus Health Exchange Plan $5,939 105%
UnitedHealthcare $6,614 - $14,482 117%
American Health Advantage Of Louisiana (Formerly Dignity Health Plan) $6,962 123%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $6,962 - $13,913 123%
Healthy Blue Dual Advantage (Hmo-D-Snp) $6,962 123%
Humana $6,962 123%
Medicare (plans) $6,962 123%
Ochsner Health Plan $6,962 123%
Pace New Orleans $7,658 135%
Medicaid / KanCare $9,055 - $15,118 160%
Louisiana Workers' Compensation Corporation (Lwcc) $10,335 - $31,118 182%
Cigna $10,788 190%
Healthcomp & Personify Health (Formerly Gilsbar) $11,105 - $33,437 196%
Aetna $11,160 - $12,131 197%
Mississippi Physicians Care Network $14,093 - $42,433 248%
Employers Health Network (Ehn) $15,972 - $48,091 281%
Prime Health Services Ppo $15,972 - $48,091 281%
Usa Managed Care Network $15,972 - $48,091 281%
Behavioral Health Systems $16,911 - $50,920 298%
Evolutions Healthcare $16,911 - $50,920 298%
Galaxy Health Network Ppo $16,911 - $50,920 298%
Galaxy Health Network Wc $16,911 - $50,920 298%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 1516 Jefferson Hwy, New Orleans, LA 70121
  • CMS Rating: ★★★★☆
  • Ownership Type: Voluntary non-profit - Private
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals