How many shoppable procedure prices are published for Baptist Medical Center Attala?

Baptist Medical Center Attala in Kosciusko, MS currently has 100 standardized procedure price records indexed from its public 45 CFR § 180 machine-readable file.

How do Baptist Medical Center Attala's commercial prices compare to the fair BaseRate?

Across scored shoppable procedures, Baptist Medical Center Attala's median negotiated commercial rate is 1.1× the regionally adjusted fair BaseRate benchmark.

Hospital Profile Critical Access Hospital Voluntary non-profit - Other 25 Beds · rural Updated: 2026-02-20

Baptist Medical Center Attala

220 Hwy 12 West, Kosciusko, MS 39090 · 100 Priced Procedures · 69% Patient Recommendation

CMS Overall Rating No CMS Rating

Above Fair Market · Negotiate

1.10×vs. Fair Market Price

Typical commercial prices here are +10% above the fair benchmark (1.10×) even after accounting for local nurse/doctor wages and patient complexity.

81/100 · Corroborated

81/100Self-Pay Cash Beats Insurance 83% of the Time

File Completeness66

Price Logic90

Peer Alignment70

Clean Billing79

Real Cash Discount100

High-Markup Tier

Balances commercial hospital prices against CMS clinical safety, infection control, and patient experience.

Behavioral Pricing FingerprintHigh Insurer Rate · Deep Cash Discount

Cash-Arbitrage Bifurcated Pricer

Baptist Medical Center Attala maintains elevated commercial insurance contracts (1.10× Fair BaseRate) while offering direct self-pay cash discounts that beat commercial negotiated medians on 83% of procedures. High-deductible and uninsured patients should always request the self-pay cash rate prior to billing.

#35 of 65 in MS · 52nd State Percentile#1,682 of 3,385 in U.S. · 49th National Percentile

Advantage

Where They're Good (Patient & Payer Edge)

Bottom-quartile procedures (Q25) price at 0.85× the peer BaseRate benchmark
Self-pay cash beats commercial insurance on 83% of shoppable procedures (99/100 Cash Honesty)
CMS clinical safety score (59/100 safety score) with 69% patient recommendation
IRS 501(c)(3) charity care provides free care up to 200% FPL and discounted care up to 400% FPL (63.0% AGB cap)

Watchout

Where You Can Get Burned (Markup Traps)

Outpatient surgery & OR suites carry a 1.4× markup over Medicare rates
Captive ER (1.6×) & laboratory (2.1×) services average 1.27× higher multiples than routine shoppable care (1.1×)
Upper-quartile procedures (Q75 1.32×) jump +28% above the median procedure ratio (Q50 1.03×)
Unnegotiated chargemaster list prices average 8.1× Medicare (26¢ true HCRIS cost per $1 gross)

Front-Door ShoppableElective / Imaging

1.1× Medicare

Pre-scheduled outpatient procedures where patients can comparison-shop.

Back-Door Captive & ER1.27× Divergence

1.4× Medicare

Emergency, inpatient DRG, lab, and specialty drug lines billed after admission.

Quantile Tail Spread+28% Upper Tail

Q25 0.85× · Q50 1.03× · Q75 1.32×

Detects median-gaming when upper-quartile codes spike above the p50 median.

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Department & Integrity Multiples (vs. CMS Medicare Cost Anchor) Green ≤1.3× · Teal 1.3–1.8× · Amber 1.8–2.5× · Rose >2.5×

Front-Door Shoppable CareFront-Door Shoppable

1.1× MedicareGood

Outpatient Surgery & ORBack-Door Captive

1.4× MedicareGood

Diagnostic Imaging (CT/MRI)Front-Door Shoppable

1.2× MedicareGood

Back-Door Captive ER VisitsBack-Door Captive

1.6× MedicareGood

Inpatient Lab & PathologyBack-Door Captive

2.1× MedicareGood

Specialty & Infusion Drugs (J-Codes)Back-Door Captive

1.3× MedicareGood

Self-Pay Cash Honesty & 501(r)Integrity & Outcomes

83% Cash Edge · 99/100Good

CMS Clinical Safety & Star ValueIntegrity & Outcomes

3 CMS · 59/100Elevated

Procedure Prices at Baptist Medical Center Attala

High-impact clinical procedures (MRIs, surgeries, inpatient stays, visits) are prioritized first. Use the category pills or search bar to filter all 100 published procedures.

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Procedure & Billing Code	Self-Pay Cash	This Hospital	Fair BaseRate	vs. Fair
Spinal fusion, single level (inpatient stay) MS-DRG Code: `451`	—	$24,071	$30,775	0.8×
Sepsis treatment (inpatient stay) MS-DRG Code: `871`	—	$15,304	$19,087	0.8×
Hip or knee replacement (inpatient stay) MS-DRG Code: `470`	—	$14,707	$19,432	0.8×
Heart stent placement (inpatient stay) MS-DRG Code: `322`	—	$14,112	$17,936	0.8×
Digestive disorders treatment (inpatient stay) MS-DRG Code: `392`	—	$6,086	$8,223	0.7×
Breast lump removal CPT Code: `19120`	$2,988	$4,876	$3,875	unverified
Cataract surgery with lens implant CPT Code: `66984`	—	$2,904	$2,540	1.1×
Trauma team activation HCPCS Code: `G0390`	$1,258	$1,856	$1,453	1.3×
Colonoscopy with biopsy CPT Code: `45380`	—	$1,501	$1,256	1.2×
Upper endoscopy with biopsy CPT Code: `43239`	—	$1,194	$987	1.2×
Colonoscopy (diagnostic) CPT Code: `45378`	—	$1,161	$981	1.2×
Injection procedure for pain management HCPCS Code: `G0260`	$636	$882	$855	1.0×
Echocardiogram (heart ultrasound) CPT Code: `93306`	$781	$769	$583	1.3×
CT scan, abdomen and pelvis (with contrast) CPT Code: `74177`	$1,274	$455	$448	1.0×
MRI, brain (with and without contrast) CPT Code: `70553`	$2,084	$455	$511	0.9×
Ultrasound, leg veins (duplex) CPT Code: `93970`	$333	$339	$272	1.2×
CT scan, abdomen and pelvis (no contrast) CPT Code: `74176`	$990	$308	$303	1.0×
MRI, lower back (no contrast) CPT Code: `72148`	$1,187	$308	$338	0.9×
MRI, brain (no contrast) CPT Code: `70551`	$810	$308	$343	0.9×
MRI, knee or other leg joint CPT Code: `73721`	$1,072	$308	$369	0.8×
Psychotherapy session (45 minutes) CPT Code: `90834`	$173	$216	$166	1.3×
Family therapy session CPT Code: `90847`	$231	$216	$173	1.2×
Psychiatric evaluation (first visit) CPT Code: `90791`	$186	$216	$185	1.2×
CT scan, head (with contrast) CPT Code: `70460`	$695	$193	$242	0.8×
CT scan, head (with and without contrast) CPT Code: `70470`	$868	$193	$258	0.7×
Office visit, established patient (20-29 min) CPT Code: `99213`	$226	$122	$87	1.4×
Group therapy session CPT Code: `90853`	$99	$123	$100	1.2×
New patient office visit (30-44 min) CPT Code: `99203`	$167	$122	$110	1.1×
Ultrasound, abdomen (limited) CPT Code: `76705`	$323	$135	$126	1.1×
Ultrasound, pelvis CPT Code: `76856`	$275	$135	$130	1.0×
Ultrasound, thyroid and neck CPT Code: `76536`	$272	$135	$132	1.0×
Ultrasound, abdomen (complete) CPT Code: `76700`	$362	$135	$134	1.0×
Office visit, established patient (30-39 min) CPT Code: `99214`	$178	$122	$123	1.0×
CT scan, pelvis CPT Code: `72192`	$1,048	$135	$163	0.8×
CT scan, chest (no contrast) CPT Code: `71250`	$732	$135	$167	0.8×
CT scan, lower back (lumbar spine) CPT Code: `72131`	$811	$135	$168	0.8×
CT scan, neck (cervical spine) CPT Code: `72125`	$811	$135	$169	0.8×
Blood transfusion CPT Code: `36430`	$147	$147	$498	0.3×
X-ray, lower back CPT Code: `72110`	$188	$109	$112	1.0×
CT scan, head (no contrast) CPT Code: `70450`	$652	$115	$160	0.7×
CT scan, sinuses CPT Code: `70486`	$652	$115	$166	0.7×
X-ray, chest (single view) CPT Code: `71045`	$104	$89	$92	1.0×
X-ray, chest (two views) CPT Code: `71046`	$125	$89	$93	1.0×
X-ray, hip CPT Code: `73502`	$121	$88	$93	0.9×
X-ray, pelvis CPT Code: `72170`	$110	$95	$110	0.9×
Diagnostic mammogram (both breasts) CPT Code: `77066`	$274	$112	$148	0.8×
Electrocardiogram (EKG, tracing only) CPT Code: `93005`	$48	$82	$64	1.3×
Speech therapy (language evaluation) CPT Code: `92507`	$102	$81	$86	0.9×
Screening mammogram (both breasts) CPT Code: `77067`	$212	$92	$123	0.7×
Hospital observation (per hour) HCPCS Code: `G0378`	—	—	$86	unverified
X-ray, shoulder CPT Code: `73030`	$103	$79	$92	0.9×
X-ray, foot CPT Code: `73630`	$116	$79	$92	0.9×
X-ray, neck (cervical spine) CPT Code: `72040`	$231	$79	$93	0.8×
X-ray, hand CPT Code: `73130`	$110	$79	$93	0.8×
X-ray, ankle CPT Code: `73610`	$116	$79	$93	0.8×
Blood antibody screen CPT Code: `86850`	$41	$47	$46	1.0×
Occupational therapy (self-care training) CPT Code: `97535`	$52	$35	$38	0.9×
Physical therapy (neuromuscular re-education) CPT Code: `97112`	$134	$34	$38	0.9×
Physical therapy (functional capacity test) CPT Code: `97750`	$60	$34	$38	0.9×
Blood test, glucose (blood sugar) CPT Code: `82947`	$32	$6	$4	1.5×
Blood test, urea nitrogen (BUN, kidney) CPT Code: `84520`	$25	$6	$4	1.5×
Blood test, clotting time (PTT) CPT Code: `85730`	$20	$9	$6	1.5×
Culture, bacterial CPT Code: `87070`	$52	$13	$9	1.4×
Blood test, ferritin (iron stores) CPT Code: `82728`	$72	$20	$14	1.4×
Blood test, vitamin D CPT Code: `82306`	$109	$42	$31	1.4×
Colorectal cancer screening (alternative) HCPCS Code: `G0145`	$50	$30	$27	1.1×
Prostate cancer screening (blood test) HCPCS Code: `G0103`	$117	$22	$20	1.1×
Physical therapy (manual therapy) CPT Code: `97140`	$57	$29	$34	0.9×
Breathing treatment (nebulizer) CPT Code: `94640`	$41	$41	$201	unverified
Urinalysis (automated, with microscopy) CPT Code: `81001`	$28	$5	$3	1.7×
Blood test, calcium CPT Code: `82310`	$26	$8	$5	1.6×
Blood test, lipase CPT Code: `83690`	$40	$10	$7	1.4×
Blood test, magnesium CPT Code: `83735`	$25	$10	$7	1.4×
Blood test, creatinine (kidney) CPT Code: `82565`	$26	$7	$5	1.4×
Blood test, potassium CPT Code: `84132`	$25	$7	$5	1.4×
Blood test, sodium CPT Code: `84295`	$25	$7	$5	1.4×
Hepatitis C antibody test CPT Code: `86803`	$70	$21	$15	1.4×
Blood test, complete blood count (CBC) CPT Code: `85025`	$25	$11	$8	1.4×
Blood test, comprehensive metabolic panel CPT Code: `80053`	$90	$15	$11	1.4×
Culture, blood CPT Code: `87040`	$66	$15	$11	1.4×
Blood test, cholesterol (lipid panel) CPT Code: `80061`	$73	$19	$14	1.4×
Blood test, basic metabolic panel CPT Code: `80048`	$59	$12	$9	1.3×
Blood test, liver function panel CPT Code: `80076`	$70	$12	$9	1.3×
Blood test, thyroid (TSH) CPT Code: `84443`	$120	$24	$18	1.3×
Blood test, vitamin B12 CPT Code: `82607`	$79	$21	$16	1.3×
Blood test, average blood sugar (A1c) CPT Code: `83036`	$51	$13	$10	1.3×
Blood test, amylase CPT Code: `82150`	$52	$9	$7	1.3×
Blood test, PSA (prostate screen) CPT Code: `84153`	$88	$23	$19	1.2×
Physical therapy (therapeutic exercise) CPT Code: `97110`	$64	$32	$35	0.9×
Occupational therapy (therapeutic activities) CPT Code: `97530`	$57	$34	$40	0.8×
Orthotic fitting and training CPT Code: `97760`	$50	$43	$51	0.8×
Prosthetic fitting and training CPT Code: `97761`	$49	$35	$45	0.8×
Blood test, clotting time (PT/INR) CPT Code: `85610`	$25	$6	$5	1.2×
Electrical stimulation therapy HCPCS Code: `G0283`	$48	$13	$14	0.9×
Physical therapy (gait training) CPT Code: `97116`	$63	$30	$33	0.9×
Blood test, hemoglobin CPT Code: `85018`	$16	$3	$3	1.0×
Speech therapy (group session) CPT Code: `92508`	$155	$26	$27	1.0×
Colorectal cancer screening HCPCS Code: `G0010`	$22	$22	$49	0.4×
Flu vaccine injection HCPCS Code: `G0008`	$10	$10	$48	0.2×
Pneumonia vaccine injection HCPCS Code: `G0009`	$10	$10	$49	0.2×

Showing top 25 high-impact procedures of 100 total

Inline Bill X-Ray & 501(r) Calculator 501(c)(3) Nonprofit · Free Care ≤200% FPL · AGB Cap 63.0%

Audit a Bill or Quote at Baptist Medical Center Attala (Zero PHI Required)

CMS CCN: 251336

CPT 451

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Fair BaseRate™ $30,775

Medicare Rate $23,504

Self-Pay Cash Request Quote

Insurer Median $24,071

1. Amount on Your Bill or Quote ($) Pre-filled with Baptist Medical Center Attala’s charged/list benchmark

2. Household Annual Income ($) Screened against 2026 HHS Federal Poverty Guidelines

3. Household Size (1–8) 2026 FPL: $15,650 + $5,500 per additional person

Step 1 · 501(r) Charity Care Check 501(r) AGB Cap: $36,395 (274% FPL)

Statutory 501(r) AGB Cap Limits Bill to $36,395

At 274% FPL (201%–400% FPL tier), 26 U.S.C. § 501(r)(5) caps FAP-eligible bills at Amounts Generally Billed (63.0% of gross = $36,395).

Step 2 · Cash vs. Insurance Arbitrage Request Prompt-Pay Quote

Compare Prompt-Pay Cash Rate Against Remaining Deductible

Ask Baptist Medical Center Attala's billing desk for their written 45 CFR § 180 discounted self-pay cash price and Good Faith Estimate under the No Surprises Act.

Step 3 · Fair BaseRate Target +$26,995 Above Fair BaseRate

Negotiate Toward $30,775 Fair BaseRate ($23,504 Medicare)

Your bill ($57,770) is $26,995 above the denoised Fair BaseRate ($30,775) and 2.5× the $23,504 Medicare rate.

1-Click Factual Dispute Summary: Copy a citation-backed benchmark memo (with CMS CCN, CPT code, Medicare reference, Fair BaseRate, and 26 U.S.C. § 501(r) calculations) to paste into patient-portal messages or billing appeals.

IRS Form 990 Schedule H & 26 U.S.C. § 501(r) 501(c)(3) Nonprofit Hospital

Financial Assistance Policy (FAP) & Amounts Generally Billed (AGB)

Free Care Eligibility BenchmarkUp to 200% FPL100% charity write-off income threshold

Discounted Care EligibilityUp to 400% FPLSliding-scale & AGB billing cap tier

Charity Care Share of ExpensesSee Schedule HNet community financial assistance reported

26 U.S.C. § 501(r)(5) AGB Benchmark Method: lookback_commercial_median

Hospital-Specific CMS HCRIS Benchmark (63.0% of gross charges)

Under 26 U.S.C. § 501(r)(5), a tax-exempt hospital organization may not bill FAP-eligible patients more than Amounts Generally Billed (AGB) to individuals with insurance covering emergency or medically necessary care. Derived from this facility’s reported CMS HCRIS cost-to-charge & insurer allowance filings. Verify your exact Financial Assistance Policy (FAP) determination directly with the billing office.

Screen your household size, income, and itemized CPT codes against 2026 HHS Federal Poverty Guidelines: Calculate Your 501(r) Cap Above ↑

CMS Care Compare Public Quality Record

Clinical Quality, Patient Experience & Infection Benchmarks

Safety Composite59/100

Would Recommend69%

Rated 9 or 10 (HCAHPS)82%

Median ER Wait73 min

Left ER Before Seen1%

30-Day Mortality vs U.S.worse

Unplanned Readmissionsame

Source: CMS Hospital Care Compare (40 completed HCAHPS patient surveys). Clinical quality metrics summarize historical facility-wide cohorts and are not medical advice for individual care decisions.

Care-Setting Arbitrage, Bilateral SVD Insurer Leverage & Regional Alternatives

How to Pay Less Nearby: Freestanding Centers, Insurer Leverage & Outpatient Savings

Above-Benchmark Price Tier

2D regional comparison of commercial negotiated price index against CMS clinical quality composite for Baptist Medical Center Attala.

Price Index: 2.74× regional baseline

Quality: 41/100 CMS composite

Notable Payer Contract Outliers (SVD Matrix Anomalies)

Magnolia Regional Health Center

-48.5%

Littler

-47.3%

Blue Cross Blue Shield

-43.7%

Advanced Health Systems Inc.

-41.1%

Median Household Income$48,098U.S. Census ACS

Local Uninsured Share9.1%Regional ACS estimate

200% FPL (1 Person)$31,920Common free-care ceiling

400% FPL (Family of 4)$128,600Common AGB cap ceiling

45 CFR § 180 Primary-Source Lineage & Federal Verification VeriRate 81/100 · Corroborated CMS CCN 251336

Verify the Raw Data: Official Hospital MRF, CMS Medicare.gov & Federal Filings

MRF Portal Indexed (CMS_45_CFR_180_FILING.json) Verify on CMS Medicare.gov (CCN 251336) ↗ CMS HCRIS Cost Reports ↗

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Publication / Vintage2026-02-20

Validated Rate Rows9,023 (CMS v3.0.0)

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