CMS Price Transparency Data

Digestive disorders treatment (inpatient stay)

Facility: Cox Medical Centers

Billing Code: 392 (MS-DRG)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 392
Insurance Median: $8,279
Cash Discount Price: Unavailable
vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.46x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Digestive disorders treatment (inpatient stay) at Cox Medical Centers is $8,279. 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 1.46x the Medicare baseline. Located in 3801 South National Avenue, Springfield, MO.

Cash / Self-Pay

Unavailable

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$8,279

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: $8,279 (146%)

Ins. Median: $8,279 (146% 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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Commercial Insurance Negotiated Rates

Negotiated contract ranges established by major commercial carriers at this facility.

Carrier / Plan Group	Contract Rate Range	vs. Medicare Reference
UnitedHealthcare	$2,031 - $8,279	36%
Cox Healthplans	$4,653 - $9,114	82%
Blu Current Credit Union	$7,943	140%
Ozark Anesthesia Assoc. Inc	$8,097	143%
Health Net Federal Services	$8,279	146%
Humana	$8,279	146%
Medrisk Llc	$8,279	146%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$8,404	148%
Allwell	$8,528	150%
Ambetter / Centene	$8,693	153%
Devoted	$8,859	156%
Provider Partners Health Plan	$8,859	156%

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 Cox Medical Centers 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.