CMS Price Transparency Data

Digestive disorders treatment (inpatient stay)

Facility: Buffalo Hospital

Billing Code: 392 (MS-DRG)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 392
Insurance Median: $9,290
Cash Discount Price: Unavailable
vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.64x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Digestive disorders treatment (inpatient stay) at Buffalo Hospital is $9,290. 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 1.64x the Medicare baseline. Located in 303 Catlin Street, Buffalo, MN.

Cash / Self-Pay

Unavailable

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$9,290

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: $9,290 (164%)

Ins. Median: $9,290 (164% 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
Medica Health System	$3,969 - $11,303	70%
Aetna	$6,190	109%
Medicare (plans)	$6,540 - $6,863	115%
Medica	$7,138 - $10,739	126%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$7,206	127%
South Country Health Alliance	$7,549	133%
Medica Ub Health (B)	$9,290	164%
Medica Mhps	$10,739	189%
Healthpartners	$12,119	214%
Health Partners	$13,209 - $15,117	233%
UnitedHealthcare	$17,872	315%

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 Buffalo Hospital 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.