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Hospital Profile Rural Emergency Hospital Voluntary non-profit - Private Updated: 2025-12-20

Assumption Community Hospital

135 Highway 402, Napoleonville, LA 70390 · 64 Priced Procedures

CMS Overall Rating No CMS Rating
Pillar 1 · The BaseRate™ CompositeHow 1.00× Fair BaseRate Works: Raw price averages unfairly penalize hospitals in high-wage cities or trauma centers treating sicker patients. We adjust for local CMS hospital wage levels and patient complexity first. A 1.00× score means right at the fair price average, 0.85× means 15% cheaper than fair market, and 1.30× means 30% above fair market.Near Fair BaseRate Benchmark
0.97×vs. Fair Market Price
Position vs. 1.00× Fair Price3% Below Fair Price 1.00× (center of the bar) is the U.S. fair price average after accounting for local hospital wages and patient complexity. Left of center (<1.00×) is below fair price; right of center (>1.00×) is above fair price.

Typical commercial prices here are 3% below the fair benchmark (0.97×) after accounting for local nurse/doctor wages and patient complexity.

Pillar 2 · VeriRate™ Data TrustHow VeriRate™ (0–100) Works: Hospitals are legally required to publish machine-readable price files, but some bury fake $0.01 numbers or omit cash discounts. VeriRate audits each file across 5 checks (hover any badge below to see what it tests).88/100 · Verified
88/100Self-Pay Cash Beats Insurance 65% of the Time
File Completeness85Provenance (File Completeness): Checks whether the hospital published a complete, up-to-date machine-readable price file with valid CPT and MS-DRG billing codes instead of leaving blanks.
Price Logic95Coherence (Price Logic): Checks whether the hospital’s numbers make basic sense — e.g., self-pay cash price is lower than gross list price, with no fake $0.01 or $999,999 placeholder numbers.
Peer Alignment82Concordance (Peer Alignment): Checks whether reported prices sit in a realistic range compared to Medicare and nearby hospitals rather than wild 100× unit errors.
Clean Billing77Regularity (Clean Billing): Checks whether rates are structured consistently across procedures without erratic statistical spikes or hidden unbundled facility fees.
Real Cash Discount100Cash Honesty (Real Cash Discount): Checks whether the hospital offers a genuine self-pay cash discount that beats or matches commercial insurance rates instead of billing full sticker price.
Pillar 3 · Clinical Quality & ER SpeedChecks whether higher hospital prices actually buy better clinical quality — combining CMS Star Ratings, hospital safety scores, and emergency room wait times.Regional Value Leader
CMS Star RatingNot RatedOfficial CMS Overall Hospital Quality Star Rating (1 to 5 stars) summarizing mortality, safety of care, readmissions, and patient experience.
Safety ScoreNot ScoredComposite patient safety score (0–100) derived from CMS hospital-acquired infection rates (CLABSI, CAUTI, MRSA, C. diff), surgical complications, and HCAHPS surveys.
Typical ER WaitNo ER DataMedian minutes patients spent in the emergency department before leaving from the visit, as reported to CMS Timely and Effective Care.

Balances commercial hospital prices against CMS clinical safety, infection control, and patient experience.

Behavioral Pricing FingerprintConsistent Department Multiples

Aligned Regional Benchmark Peer

Assumption Community Hospital prices shoppable and inpatient services (1.0× to 1.0× Medicare, divergence 1.00×) in alignment with regional hospital peers (0.97× Fair BaseRate). Reviewing plan-specific negotiated rates and cash discounts helps lock in the lowest out-of-pocket tier.

#48 of 101 in LA · 46th State Percentile#1,106 of 3,385 in U.S. · 32nd National Percentile
Advantage

Where They're Good (Patient & Payer Edge)

  • Elective shoppable care is priced 3% below peer Fair BaseRate (0.97×)
  • Self-pay cash beats commercial insurance on 65% of shoppable procedures (99/100 Cash Honesty)
  • CMS clinical safety score (54/100 safety score) with 72% patient recommendation
  • IRS 501(c)(3) charity care provides free care up to 200% FPL and discounted care up to 400% FPL (72.3% AGB cap)
Watchout

Where You Can Get Burned (Markup Traps)

  • Outpatient surgery & OR suites carry a 1.2× markup over Medicare rates
  • Commercial insurance median sits at 0.99× Fair BaseRate (1.0× Medicare), so insured patients should always compare the self-pay cash price before paying.
  • Even at low-cost facilities (0.97× Fair BaseRate), out-of-network or unnegotiated chargemaster bills can exceed commercial medians — confirm in-network status or request a self-pay cash quote up front.
  • Consolidated metro market (HHI 2,316) limits in-network hospital competition (Moderately Concentrated (1,500–2,500))
Front-Door ShoppableElective / Imaging
1.0× Medicare

Pre-scheduled outpatient procedures where patients can comparison-shop.

Back-Door Captive & ER1.00× Divergence
1.0× Medicare

Emergency, inpatient DRG, lab, and specialty drug lines billed after admission.

Quantile Tail Spread+2% Upper Tail
Q25 0.85× · Q50 0.99× · Q75 1.01×

Detects median-gaming when upper-quartile codes spike above the p50 median.

Select any lens to inspect department markups, federal cost accounting, or insurer discounts.
Department & Integrity Multiples (vs. CMS Medicare Cost Anchor) Green ≤1.3× · Teal 1.3–1.8× · Amber 1.8–2.5× · Rose >2.5×
Front-Door Shoppable CareFront-Door Shoppable
1.0× MedicareGood
Outpatient Surgery & ORBack-Door Captive
1.2× MedicareGood
Diagnostic Imaging (CT/MRI)Front-Door Shoppable
1.0× MedicareGood
Back-Door Captive ER VisitsBack-Door Captive
0.9× MedicareGood
Inpatient Lab & PathologyBack-Door Captive
1.8× MedicareGood
Specialty & Infusion Drugs (J-Codes)Back-Door Captive
0.5× MedicareGood
Self-Pay Cash Honesty & 501(r)Integrity & Outcomes
65% Cash Edge · 99/100Good
CMS Clinical Safety & Star ValueIntegrity & Outcomes
3 CMS · 54/100Elevated

Procedure Prices at Assumption Community Hospital

High-impact clinical procedures (MRIs, surgeries, inpatient stays, visits) are prioritized first. Use the category pills or search bar to filter all 64 published procedures.

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Procedure & Billing Code This Hospital vs. Fair
Echocardiogram (heart ultrasound)
CPT Code: 93306
 $576 1.0×
Blood transfusion
CPT Code: 36430
 $459 0.9×
CT scan, abdomen and pelvis (with contrast)
CPT Code: 74177
 $375 0.8×
Rabies immune globulin
HCPCS Code: 90375
 $294 0.9×
Ultrasound, leg veins (duplex)
CPT Code: 93970
 $254 0.9×
CT scan, abdomen and pelvis (no contrast)
CPT Code: 74176
 $254 0.8×
CT scan, head (with contrast)
CPT Code: 70460
 $187 0.8×
CT scan, head (with and without contrast)
CPT Code: 70470
 $187 0.7×
Diagnostic mammogram (both breasts)
CPT Code: 77066
 $150 1.0×
X-ray, pelvis
CPT Code: 72170
 $112 1.0×
X-ray, chest (single view)
CPT Code: 71045
 $92 1.0×
X-ray, lower back
CPT Code: 72110
 $112 1.0×
X-ray, shoulder
CPT Code: 73030
 $92 1.0×
X-ray, hip
CPT Code: 73502
 $92 1.0×
X-ray, ankle
CPT Code: 73610
 $92 1.0×
Ultrasound, abdomen (limited)
CPT Code: 76705
 $112 0.9×
Ultrasound, pelvis
CPT Code: 76856
 $112 0.9×
Ultrasound, thyroid and neck
CPT Code: 76536
 $112 0.8×
Ultrasound, abdomen (complete)
CPT Code: 76700
 $112 0.8×
CT scan, head (no contrast)
CPT Code: 70450
 $112 0.7×
CT scan, pelvis
CPT Code: 72192
 $112 0.7×
CT scan, sinuses
CPT Code: 70486
 $112 0.7×
CT scan, chest (no contrast)
CPT Code: 71250
 $112 0.7×
CT scan, lower back (lumbar spine)
CPT Code: 72131
 $112 0.7×
CT scan, neck (cervical spine)
CPT Code: 72125
 $112 0.7×
Showing top 25 high-impact procedures of 64 total
Inline Bill X-Ray & 501(r) Calculator 501(c)(3) Nonprofit · Free Care ≤200% FPL · AGB Cap 72.3%

Audit a Bill or Quote at Assumption Community Hospital (Zero PHI Required)

CMS CCN: 190779
CPT 93306
Fair BaseRate™ $583
Medicare Rate $558
Self-Pay Cash $1,189
Insurer Median $576
Pre-filled with Assumption Community Hospital’s charged/list benchmark
Screened against 2026 HHS Federal Poverty Guidelines
2026 FPL: $15,650 + $5,500 per additional person
Step 1 · 501(r) Charity Care Check 501(r) AGB Cap: $1,719 (274% FPL)

Statutory 501(r) AGB Cap Limits Bill to $1,719

At 274% FPL (201%–400% FPL tier), 26 U.S.C. § 501(r)(5) caps FAP-eligible bills at Amounts Generally Billed (72.3% of gross = $1,719).

Step 2 · Cash vs. Insurance Arbitrage Save $1,189 Paying Cash

Self-Pay Cash Rate ($1,189) Beats Your Bill

Assumption Community Hospital's published 45 CFR § 180 self-pay cash rate is $1,189 (vs. $576 commercial insurer median). Ask billing to reclassify the visit to prompt-pay self-pay if it beats your deductible.

Step 3 · Fair BaseRate Target +$1,795 Above Fair BaseRate

Negotiate Toward $583 Fair BaseRate ($558 Medicare)

Your bill ($2,378) is $1,795 above the denoised Fair BaseRate ($583) and 4.3× the $558 Medicare rate.

1-Click Factual Dispute Summary: Copy a citation-backed benchmark memo (with CMS CCN, CPT code, Medicare reference, Fair BaseRate, and 26 U.S.C. § 501(r) calculations) to paste into patient-portal messages or billing appeals.
IRS Form 990 Schedule H & 26 U.S.C. § 501(r) 501(c)(3) Nonprofit Hospital

Financial Assistance Policy (FAP) & Amounts Generally Billed (AGB)

Free Care Eligibility BenchmarkUp to 200% FPL100% charity write-off income threshold
Discounted Care EligibilityUp to 400% FPLSliding-scale & AGB billing cap tier
Charity Care Share of ExpensesSee Schedule HNet community financial assistance reported
26 U.S.C. § 501(r)(5) AGB Benchmark Method: lookback_commercial_median

Hospital-Specific CMS HCRIS Benchmark (72.3% of gross charges)

Under 26 U.S.C. § 501(r)(5), a tax-exempt hospital organization may not bill FAP-eligible patients more than Amounts Generally Billed (AGB) to individuals with insurance covering emergency or medically necessary care. Derived from this facility’s reported CMS HCRIS cost-to-charge & insurer allowance filings. Verify your exact Financial Assistance Policy (FAP) determination directly with the billing office.

Screen your household size, income, and itemized CPT codes against 2026 HHS Federal Poverty Guidelines: Calculate Your 501(r) Cap Above ↑
CMS Care Compare Public Quality Record

Clinical Quality, Patient Experience & Infection Benchmarks

CMS Price Transparency Administrative Enforcement Log

Factual public administrative actions published by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services regarding 45 CFR § 180 compliance at Assumption Community Hospital. Prior administrative notices do not necessarily reflect current compliance status.

  • 2025-12-15·administrative_or_closure

    Closure Notice

    Recorded
  • 2025-09-05·warning_notice

    Warning Notice

    Recorded
  • 2024-06-12·administrative_or_closure

    Closure Notice

    Recorded
  • 2024-03-08·warning_notice

    Warning Notice

    Recorded

Source: CMS Hospital Care Compare. Clinical quality metrics summarize historical facility-wide cohorts and are not medical advice for individual care decisions.

Care-Setting Arbitrage, Bilateral SVD Insurer Leverage & Regional Alternatives

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Regional Quality & Price Benchmark

2D regional comparison of commercial negotiated price index against CMS clinical quality composite for Assumption Community Hospital.

Price Index: 0.97× regional baseline
Quality: 54/100 CMS composite

Notable Payer Contract Outliers (SVD Matrix Anomalies)

AmeriHealth
+79.4%
Median Household Income$52,546U.S. Census ACS
Local Uninsured Share8.8%Regional ACS estimate
200% FPL (1 Person)$31,920Common free-care ceiling
400% FPL (Family of 4)$128,600Common AGB cap ceiling
45 CFR § 180 Primary-Source Lineage & Federal Verification VeriRate 88/100 · Verified CMS CCN 190779

Verify the Raw Data: Official Hospital MRF, CMS Medicare.gov & Federal Filings

Download Official Hospital MRF ↗ Verify on CMS Medicare.gov (CCN 190779) ↗ CMS HCRIS Cost Reports ↗
Published MRF FileReports.aspx
Publication / Vintage2025-12-20 · 70.14 MB
Validated Rate Rows2,721 (CMS v3.0.0)
File Integrity Digeste739ce572cf4cd836216…

Safe-Harbor Data Corrections: Parsed directly from public 45 CFR § 180 hospital filings, CMS Care Compare, and CMS HCRIS cost reports. Hospital compliance officers may submit updated MRF URLs or rate tables for verification.

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