CMS Price Transparency Data

Digestive disorders treatment (inpatient stay)

Facility: Christus Shreveport-Bossier Health System

Billing Code: 392 (MS-DRG)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 392
Insurance Median: $4,863
Cash Discount Price: Unavailable
vs. Medicare Baseline: 0.86x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Digestive disorders treatment (inpatient stay) at Christus Shreveport-Bossier Health System is $4,863. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is unavailable. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $5,675.87, this hospital’s rate is 0.86x the Medicare baseline. Located in 1453 E Bert Kouns Industrial Drive, Shreveport, LA.

Cash / Self-Pay

Unavailable

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$4,863

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%)

Insurance Median: $4,863 (86%)

Ins. Median: $4,863 (86% 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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Commercial Insurance Negotiated Rates

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

Carrier / Plan Group	Contract Rate Range	vs. Medicare Reference
Amerihealth Caritas Louisiana	$1,174	21%
Louisiana Healthcare Connections	$1,174	21%
UnitedHealthcare	$1,174 - $10,632	21%
Humana	$1,197 - $8,161	21%
Healthy Blue Louisiana	$1,209	21%
Aetna	$1,232 - $4,863	22%
Texas Childrens Health Plan	$1,232	22%
Healthcare Highways	$1,500	26%
Verity Healthnet	$1,500	26%
Ppoplus Llc	$2,381	42%
Multiplan	$3,966	70%
Phcs	$3,966	70%
Vantage Health Plan Inc.	$4,161 - $4,863	73%
Five Point Credit Union	$4,190	74%
Triwest	$4,765	84%
Arcadian Health Plan	$4,863	86%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$4,863 - $12,282	86%
Christus Health	$4,863 - $6,808	86%
Coventry	$4,863	86%
Dignity Health	$5,008	88%
Peoples Health	$5,008	88%
Wellcare	$5,106	90%
Allyalign Health	$5,349	94%
Medicare (plans)	$5,349	94%
Lsu First Choice Verity	$5,712	101%
Cigna	$8,068	142%
Gilsbar Inc.	$9,087	160%

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 $X.
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 Christus Shreveport-Bossier Health System 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.