CMS Price Transparency Data

Digestive disorders treatment (inpatient stay)

Facility: Ochsner LSU Health Shreveport-St Mary Medical Cent

Billing Code: 392 (MS-DRG)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 392
Insurance Median: $5,174
Cash Discount Price: $2,937
vs. Medicare Baseline: 0.91x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Digestive disorders treatment (inpatient stay) at Ochsner LSU Health Shreveport-St Mary Medical Cent is $5,174. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $2,937. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $5,675.87, this hospital’s rate is 0.91x the Medicare baseline. Located in 1 St Mary Place, Shreveport, LA.

Cash / Self-Pay

$2,937

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$5,174

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: $2,937 (52%)

Insurance Median: $5,174 (91%)

Cash: $2,937 (52% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $5,174 (91% 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 ($)

Your Coinsurance Rate (%)

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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
Healthcomp Ppo (Formerly Gilsbar 360	$2,051 - $11,386	36%
Humana	$4,959 - $12,176	87%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$5,005 - $10,215	88%
Verity Health Network – Lsu First Choice	$5,174	91%
Multiplan/Phcs/American Lifecare	$7,569	133%
Aetna	$12,176	215%
Medicare (plans)	$12,176	215%
UnitedHealthcare	$12,176	215%

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 $2,937.
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 Ochsner LSU Health Shreveport-St Mary Medical Cent 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.