CMS Price Transparency Data

Digestive disorders treatment (inpatient stay)

Facility: North Mississippi Specialty Hospital

Billing Code: 392 (MS-DRG)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 392
Insurance Median: $24,294
Cash Discount Price: $11,306
vs. Medicare Baseline: 4.28x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Digestive disorders treatment (inpatient stay) at North Mississippi Specialty Hospital is $24,294. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $11,306. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $5,675.87, this hospital’s rate is 4.28x the Medicare baseline. Located in 303 Medical Center Dr, Batesville, MS.

Cash / Self-Pay

$11,306

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$24,294

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: $11,306 (199%)

Insurance Median: $24,294 (428%)

Cash: $11,306 (199% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $24,294 (428% 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.

Elevated Commercial Rate Alert (Value-Gap)

The negotiated rate at this facility is 428% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 328%). Patients with high-deductible plans or out-of-network benefits may face excessive out-of-pocket costs.

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Out-of-Pocket Cost Estimator

Estimate whether it is more economical to use your insurance or pay the upfront self-pay cash rate.

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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
Medncrease Health	$8,480	149%
Acpn	$9,610 - $24,294	169%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$9,950 - $24,294	175%
Aetna	$24,294	428%
Cigna	$24,294	428%
Humana	$24,294	428%
Magnolia Health / Wellcare By Alwell	$24,294	428%
Molina Healthcare	$24,294	428%
Tricare	$24,294	428%
UnitedHealthcare	$24,294	428%
Wellpath	$24,294	428%
Three Rivers Network	$36,441	642%

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 $11,306.
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 North Mississippi Specialty 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.