CMS Price Transparency Data

Digestive disorders treatment (inpatient stay)

Facility: Barnes Jewish Hospital

Billing Code: 392 (MS-DRG)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 392
Insurance Median: $8,010
Cash Discount Price: $17,100
vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.41x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Digestive disorders treatment (inpatient stay) at Barnes Jewish Hospital is $8,010. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $17,100. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $5,675.87, this hospital’s rate is 1.41x the Medicare baseline. Located in One Barnes-Jewish Hospital Plaza, Saint Louis, MO.

Cash / Self-Pay

$17,100

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$8,010

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: $17,100 (301%)

Insurance Median: $8,010 (141%)

Cash: $17,100 (301% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $8,010 (141% 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
Aetna	$7,629 - $20,745	134%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$7,629	134%
Essence Healthcare [221]	$7,629	134%
Humana	$7,629 - $20,384	134%
UnitedHealthcare	$7,629 - $16,847	134%
Cox Health [757]	$8,010	141%
Devoted Health Plan [847]	$8,010	141%
Medica [662]	$8,010	141%
Healthscope Benefits [258]	$16,847	297%
Allied Benefits [498]	$20,745	365%
Coresource [497]	$20,745	365%
Fmh Benefit Service Inc [222]	$20,745	365%
Mail Handlers [495]	$20,745	365%

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 $17,100.
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 Barnes Jewish 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.