CMS Price Transparency Data

Digestive disorders treatment (inpatient stay)

Facility: Sparrow Ionia Hospital

Billing Code: 392 (MS-DRG)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 392
  • Insurance Median: $11,465
  • Cash Discount Price: $3,737
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 2.02x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Digestive disorders treatment (inpatient stay) at Sparrow Ionia Hospital is $11,465. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $3,737. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $5,675.87, this hospital’s rate is 2.02x the Medicare baseline. Located in 3565 S State Road, Ionia, MI.
Cash / Self-Pay
$3,737

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$11,465

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: $3,737 (66%)
Insurance Median: $11,465 (202%)
Cash: $3,737 (66% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $11,465 (202% 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 202% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 102%). 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
Aetna $3,223 - $11,958 57%
Covenant Advantage $3,223 57%
Medicare (plans) $3,223 - $3,420 57%
Medigold $3,223 57%
Senior Community Care $3,223 57%
Humana $3,384 - $12,108 60%
Priority $9,173 162%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $9,372 165%
UnitedHealthcare $11,465 202%
Cigna $11,838 209%
Great West Healthcare $11,838 209%
Blue Care Network $11,958 211%
Cofinity $12,108 213%
Asr $12,257 216%
Health Alliance Plan $12,257 216%
Mclaren Commercial $13,318 235%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 3565 S State Road, Ionia, MI 48846
  • CMS Rating: ★★☆☆☆
  • Ownership Type: Voluntary non-profit - Private
  • Hospital Type: Critical Access Hospitals