How many shoppable procedure prices are published for Pontotoc Health Service Inc Cah?

Pontotoc Health Service Inc Cah in Pontotoc, MS currently has 107 standardized procedure price records indexed from its public 45 CFR § 180 machine-readable file.

How do Pontotoc Health Service Inc Cah's commercial prices compare to the fair BaseRate?

Across scored shoppable procedures, Pontotoc Health Service Inc Cah's median negotiated commercial rate is 1.0× the regionally adjusted fair BaseRate benchmark.

Hospital Profile Critical Access Hospital Voluntary non-profit - Private 25 Beds · rural Updated: 2026-04-01

Pontotoc Health Service Inc Cah

176 South Main Street, Pontotoc, MS 38863 · 107 Priced Procedures · 89% Patient Recommendation

CMS Overall Rating No CMS Rating

Near Fair BaseRate Benchmark

1.02×vs. Fair Market Price

Typical commercial prices here match the fair market benchmark (1.02×) after accounting for local nurse/doctor wages and patient complexity.

84/100 · Corroborated

84/100Self-Pay Cash Beats Insurance 0% of the Time

File Completeness66

Price Logic100

Peer Alignment94

Clean Billing57

Real Cash Discount100

Regional Value Leader

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

Behavioral Pricing FingerprintConsistent Department Multiples

Aligned Regional Benchmark Peer

Pontotoc Health Service Inc Cah prices shoppable and inpatient services (1.4× to 1.4× Medicare, divergence 1.00×) in alignment with regional hospital peers (1.02× Fair BaseRate). Reviewing plan-specific negotiated rates and cash discounts helps lock in the lowest out-of-pocket tier.

#30 of 65 in MS · 44th State Percentile#1,386 of 3,385 in U.S. · 40th National Percentile

Advantage

Where They're Good (Patient & Payer Edge)

Bottom-quartile procedures (Q25) price at 1.00× the peer BaseRate benchmark
Self-pay cash beats commercial insurance on 0% of shoppable procedures (99/100 Cash Honesty)
CMS clinical safety score (74/100 safety score) with 89% patient recommendation
IRS 501(c)(3) charity care provides free care up to 200% FPL and discounted care up to 400% FPL (20.5% AGB cap)

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Where You Can Get Burned (Markup Traps)

Even at low-cost facilities (1.02× Fair BaseRate), out-of-network or unnegotiated chargemaster bills can exceed commercial medians — confirm in-network status or request a self-pay cash quote up front.
Commercial insurance median sits at 1.01× Fair BaseRate (1.4× Medicare), so insured patients should always compare the self-pay cash price before paying.
Even at low-cost facilities (1.02× Fair BaseRate), out-of-network or unnegotiated chargemaster bills can exceed commercial medians — confirm in-network status or request a self-pay cash quote up front.
Unnegotiated chargemaster list prices average 3.8× Medicare (23¢ true HCRIS cost per $1 gross)

Front-Door ShoppableElective / Imaging

1.4× Medicare

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

Back-Door Captive & ER1.00× Divergence

1.4× Medicare

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

Quantile Tail Spread+3% Upper Tail

Q25 1.00× · Q50 1.01× · Q75 1.04×

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

1.4× MedicareGood

Outpatient Surgery & ORBack-Door Captive

0.7× MedicareGood

Diagnostic Imaging (CT/MRI)Front-Door Shoppable

2.2× MedicareFair

Back-Door Captive ER VisitsBack-Door Captive

0.8× MedicareGood

Inpatient Lab & PathologyBack-Door Captive

1.8× MedicareGood

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

0.6× MedicareGood

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

0% Cash Edge · 99/100Good

CMS Clinical Safety & Star ValueIntegrity & Outcomes

3 CMS · 74/100Fair

Procedure Prices at Pontotoc Health Service Inc Cah

High-impact clinical procedures (MRIs, surgeries, inpatient stays, visits) are prioritized first. Use the category pills or search bar to filter all 107 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`	—	$32,861	$30,775	1.1×
Sepsis treatment (inpatient stay) MS-DRG Code: `871`	—	$19,760	$19,087	1.0×
Hip or knee replacement (inpatient stay) MS-DRG Code: `470`	—	$19,622	$19,432	1.0×
Heart stent placement (inpatient stay) MS-DRG Code: `322`	—	$17,934	$17,936	1.0×
Digestive disorders treatment (inpatient stay) MS-DRG Code: `392`	—	$7,930	$8,223	1.0×
CT scan, abdomen and pelvis (with contrast) CPT Code: `74177`	$2,242	$2,242	$448	5.0×
MRI, brain (with and without contrast) CPT Code: `70553`	$2,181	$2,181	$511	4.3×
CT scan, abdomen and pelvis (no contrast) CPT Code: `74176`	$2,017	$2,017	$303	6.7×
Trauma team activation HCPCS Code: `G0390`	$1,895	$1,895	$1,453	1.3×
MRI, brain (no contrast) CPT Code: `70551`	$1,605	$1,605	$343	4.7×
MRI, knee or other leg joint CPT Code: `73721`	$1,550	$1,550	$369	4.2×
Sleep study (overnight, in lab) CPT Code: `95810`	$1,559	$1,559	$1,021	1.5×
MRI, lower back (no contrast) CPT Code: `72148`	$1,418	$1,418	$338	4.2×
CT scan, head (with and without contrast) CPT Code: `70470`	$1,377	$1,377	$258	5.3×
CT scan, neck (cervical spine) CPT Code: `72125`	$1,314	$1,314	$169	7.8×
Colonoscopy with biopsy CPT Code: `45380`	$1,292	$1,292	$1,256	1.0×
CT scan, pelvis CPT Code: `72192`	$1,237	$1,237	$163	7.6×
CT scan, chest (no contrast) CPT Code: `71250`	$1,237	$1,237	$167	7.4×
CT scan, lower back (lumbar spine) CPT Code: `72131`	$1,159	$1,159	$168	6.9×
Upper endoscopy with biopsy CPT Code: `43239`	$1,162	$1,162	$987	1.2×
CT scan, head (with contrast) CPT Code: `70460`	$1,044	$1,044	$242	4.3×
Echocardiogram (heart ultrasound) CPT Code: `93306`	$1,056	$1,056	$583	1.8×
Colonoscopy (diagnostic) CPT Code: `45378`	$985	$985	$981	1.0×
Injection procedure for pain management HCPCS Code: `G0260`	$942	$942	$855	1.1×
CT scan, head (no contrast) CPT Code: `70450`	$890	$890	$160	5.6×
CT scan, sinuses CPT Code: `70486`	$510	$510	$166	3.1×
Blood transfusion CPT Code: `36430`	$515	$515	$498	1.0×
Ultrasound, pelvis CPT Code: `76856`	$472	$472	$130	3.6×
Ultrasound, thyroid and neck CPT Code: `76536`	$410	$410	$132	3.1×
Ultrasound, leg veins (duplex) CPT Code: `93970`	$421	$421	$272	1.5×
Ultrasound, abdomen (complete) CPT Code: `76700`	$390	$390	$134	2.9×
Ultrasound, abdomen (limited) CPT Code: `76705`	$326	$326	$126	2.6×
X-ray, lower back CPT Code: `72110`	$270	$270	$112	2.4×
X-ray, ankle CPT Code: `73610`	$237	$237	$93	2.5×
X-ray, chest (two views) CPT Code: `71046`	$218	$218	$93	2.3×
Office visit, established patient (20-29 min) CPT Code: `99213`	$189	$189	$87	2.2×
X-ray, shoulder CPT Code: `73030`	$189	$189	$92	2.1×
X-ray, hand CPT Code: `73130`	$156	$156	$93	1.7×
X-ray, foot CPT Code: `73630`	$153	$153	$92	1.7×
X-ray, chest (single view) CPT Code: `71045`	$152	$152	$92	1.7×
X-ray, neck (cervical spine) CPT Code: `72040`	$149	$149	$93	1.6×
X-ray, pelvis CPT Code: `72170`	$169	$169	$110	1.5×
Family therapy session CPT Code: `90847`	$159	$159	$173	0.9×
Electrocardiogram (EKG, tracing only) CPT Code: `93005`	$128	$128	$64	2.0×
Screening mammogram (both breasts) CPT Code: `77067`	$137	$137	$123	1.1×
Diagnostic mammogram (both breasts) CPT Code: `77066`	$147	$147	$148	1.0×
Group therapy session CPT Code: `90853`	$118	$118	$100	1.2×
Psychotherapy session (45 minutes) CPT Code: `90834`	$140	$140	$166	0.8×
Diagnostic procedure preparation HCPCS Code: `G0279`	$95	$95	$35	2.7×
Speech therapy (language evaluation) CPT Code: `92507`	$95	$95	$86	1.1×
X-ray, hip CPT Code: `73502`	$98	$98	$93	1.1×
Psychotherapy session (60 minutes) CPT Code: `90837`	$101	$101	$181	0.6×
Breathing treatment (nebulizer) CPT Code: `94640`	$88	$88	$201	0.4×
Pneumococcal vaccine HCPCS Code: `90732`	$296	$296	$140	2.1×
Varicella (chickenpox) vaccine HCPCS Code: `90716`	—	—	$203	—
Tdap vaccine (tetanus, diphtheria, pertussis) HCPCS Code: `90715`	$155	$155	$56	2.8×
Culture, blood CPT Code: `87040`	$128	$128	$11	11.6×
Electrical stimulation therapy HCPCS Code: `G0283`	$75	$75	$14	5.4×
Speech therapy (group session) CPT Code: `92508`	$79	$79	$27	2.9×
Hepatitis B vaccine HCPCS Code: `90744`	$91	$91	$37	2.5×
DTaP vaccine (diphtheria, tetanus, pertussis) HCPCS Code: `90700`	$92	$92	$39	2.4×
Blood test, sodium CPT Code: `84295`	$53	$53	$5	10.6×
Blood test, thyroid (TSH) CPT Code: `84443`	$78	$78	$18	4.3×
Blood test, urea nitrogen (BUN, kidney) CPT Code: `84520`	$49	$49	$4	12.3×
Blood test, creatinine (kidney) CPT Code: `82565`	$58	$58	$5	11.6×
Physical therapy (manual therapy) CPT Code: `97140`	$68	$68	$34	2.0×
Colorectal cancer screening HCPCS Code: `G0010`	$58	$58	$49	1.2×
Psychiatric evaluation (first visit) CPT Code: `90791`	$68	$68	$185	0.4×
Urinalysis (automated, with microscopy) CPT Code: `81001`	$29	$29	$3	9.7×
Blood test, potassium CPT Code: `84132`	$39	$39	$5	7.8×
Blood test, clotting time (PT/INR) CPT Code: `85610`	$39	$39	$5	7.8×
Blood test, calcium CPT Code: `82310`	$37	$37	$5	7.4×
Blood test, clotting time (PTT) CPT Code: `85730`	$43	$43	$6	7.2×
Blood test, amylase CPT Code: `82150`	$48	$48	$7	6.9×
Flu vaccine (high dose) HCPCS Code: `90656`	$63	$63	$25	2.5×
Occupational therapy (self-care training) CPT Code: `97535`	$64	$64	$38	1.7×
Physical therapy (gait training) CPT Code: `97116`	$52	$52	$33	1.6×
Physical therapy (therapeutic exercise) CPT Code: `97110`	$54	$54	$35	1.5×
Occupational therapy (therapeutic activities) CPT Code: `97530`	$54	$54	$40	1.4×
Orthotic fitting and training CPT Code: `97760`	$68	$68	$51	1.3×
Prosthetic fitting and training CPT Code: `97761`	$55	$55	$45	1.2×
Pneumonia vaccine injection HCPCS Code: `G0009`	$58	$58	$49	1.2×
Drug screening test HCPCS Code: `G0480`	$68	$68	$116	0.6×
Blood test, hemoglobin CPT Code: `85018`	$12	$12	$3	4.0×
Culture, bacterial CPT Code: `87070`	$29	$29	$9	3.2×
Physical therapy (neuromuscular re-education) CPT Code: `97112`	$53	$53	$38	1.4×
Flu vaccine injection HCPCS Code: `G0008`	$58	$58	$48	1.2×
Blood test, glucose (blood sugar) CPT Code: `82947`	$17	$17	$4	4.3×
Blood test, liver function panel CPT Code: `80076`	$24	$24	$9	2.7×
Blood test, comprehensive metabolic panel CPT Code: `80053`	$25	$25	$11	2.3×
Blood test, basic metabolic panel CPT Code: `80048`	$20	$20	$9	2.2×
Blood test, lipase CPT Code: `83690`	$13	$13	$7	1.9×
Blood test, average blood sugar (A1c) CPT Code: `83036`	$18	$18	$10	1.8×
Blood test, complete blood count (CBC) CPT Code: `85025`	$13	$13	$8	1.6×
Blood test, cholesterol (lipid panel) CPT Code: `80061`	$22	$22	$14	1.6×
Blood test, ferritin (iron stores) CPT Code: `82728`	$22	$22	$14	1.6×
Blood test, vitamin B12 CPT Code: `82607`	$25	$25	$16	1.6×
Blood test, PSA (prostate screen) CPT Code: `84153`	$27	$27	$19	1.4×
Hepatitis C antibody test CPT Code: `86803`	$21	$21	$15	1.4×
Prostate cancer screening (blood test) HCPCS Code: `G0103`	$27	$27	$20	1.4×
Blood test, magnesium CPT Code: `83735`	$8	$8	$7	1.1×
Physical therapy (functional capacity test) CPT Code: `97750`	$32	$32	$38	0.8×
Blood test, vitamin D CPT Code: `82306`	$22	$22	$31	0.7×
Hospital observation (per hour) HCPCS Code: `G0378`	$24	$24	$86	0.3×
Hepatitis B immune globulin HCPCS Code: `90371`	$1	$1	$151	0.0×
Rabies immune globulin HCPCS Code: `90375`	$1	$1	$322	0.0×
Typhoid vaccine HCPCS Code: `90675`	$1	$1	$347	0.0×

Showing top 25 high-impact procedures of 107 total

Inline Bill X-Ray & 501(r) Calculator 501(c)(3) Nonprofit · Free Care ≤200% FPL · AGB Cap 20.5%

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CMS CCN: 251308

CPT 451

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Fair BaseRate™ $30,775

Medicare Rate $23,504

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Insurer Median $32,861

1. Amount on Your Bill or Quote ($) Pre-filled with Pontotoc Health Service Inc Cah’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: $16,191 (274% FPL)

Statutory 501(r) AGB Cap Limits Bill to $16,191

At 274% FPL (201%–400% FPL tier), 26 U.S.C. § 501(r)(5) caps FAP-eligible bills at Amounts Generally Billed (20.5% of gross = $16,191).

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Compare Prompt-Pay Cash Rate Against Remaining Deductible

Ask Pontotoc Health Service Inc Cah'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 +$48,091 Above Fair BaseRate

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

Your bill ($78,866) is $48,091 above the denoised Fair BaseRate ($30,775) and 3.4× the $23,504 Medicare rate.

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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: prospective_medicare_median

Hospital-Specific CMS HCRIS Benchmark (20.5% 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.

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CMS Care Compare Public Quality Record

Clinical Quality, Patient Experience & Infection Benchmarks

Safety Composite74/100

Would Recommend89%

Rated 9 or 10 (HCAHPS)90%

Median ER Wait88 min

Left ER Before Seen1%

30-Day Mortality vs U.S.same

Unplanned Readmissionsame

Healthcare-Associated Infections (CDC NHSN / CMS HAI)

1.00 SIR = National Predicted Baseline (Lower Is Safer)

C. diff Hospital-Onset Infectionsame

Source: CMS Hospital Care Compare (55 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

Higher-Quality, Above-Median Price Tier

2D regional comparison of commercial negotiated price index against CMS clinical quality composite for Pontotoc Health Service Inc Cah.

Price Index: 1.13× regional baseline

Quality: 60/100 CMS composite

Median Household Income$52,741U.S. Census ACS

Local Uninsured Share12.0%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 84/100 · Corroborated CMS CCN 251308

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