CMS Price Transparency Data

Digestive disorders treatment (inpatient stay)

Facility: Astera Health

Billing Code: 392 (MS-DRG)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 392
  • Insurance Median: $9,861
  • Cash Discount Price: $11,859
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.74x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Digestive disorders treatment (inpatient stay) at Astera Health is $9,861. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $11,859. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $5,675.87, this hospital’s rate is 1.74x the Medicare baseline. Located in 421 11Th Street Nw, Wadena, MN.
Cash / Self-Pay
$11,859

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$9,861

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: $11,859 (209%)
Insurance Median: $9,861 (174%)
Cash: $11,859 (209% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $9,861 (174% 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.

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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
Ucare Pmap [30006] $1,688 30%
Blue Plus Pmap [40002] $3,328 - $5,128 59%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $5,128 - $12,997 90%
Health Partners [10045] $5,128 90%
Medica Nonpmap [10056] $5,128 - $13,313 90%
Primewest Non Pmap [30004] $5,128 90%
Ucare Non Pmap [30007] $5,385 95%
Ucare Commercial [10705] $11,859 209%
UnitedHealthcare $12,698 224%
Multiplan $13,672 241%
Sanford Health Plan [10120] $14,527 256%
Aetna $15,381 271%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 421 11Th Street Nw, Wadena, MN 56482
  • CMS Rating: ★★★☆☆
  • Ownership Type: Voluntary non-profit - Other
  • Hospital Type: Critical Access Hospitals