CMS Price Transparency Data

Digestive disorders treatment (inpatient stay)

Facility: Merit Health Madison

Billing Code: 392 (MS-DRG)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 392
  • Insurance Median: $8,186
  • Cash Discount Price: $11,892
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.44x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Digestive disorders treatment (inpatient stay) at Merit Health Madison is $8,186. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $11,892. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $5,675.87, this hospital’s rate is 1.44x the Medicare baseline. Located in 161 River Oaks Drive, Canton, MS.
Cash / Self-Pay
$11,892

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$8,186

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: $11,892 (210%)
Insurance Median: $8,186 (144%)
Cash: $11,892 (210% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $8,186 (144% 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
Blue Cross Blue Shield $5,170 91%
Advhealth $6,090 107%
Medicare (plans) $7,729 136%
Wellcare $7,961 140%
Humana $8,038 142%
Devoted_Health $8,116 143%
Cigna $8,186 144%
Firstchoice $8,186 144%
Mpcn $8,420 148%
Ambetter / Centene $10,758 190%
United $10,790 190%
Molina_Exchange $11,304 199%
United_Exchange $13,089 231%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 161 River Oaks Drive, Canton, MS 39046
  • CMS Rating: ★★★☆☆
  • Ownership Type: Proprietary
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals