How many shoppable procedure prices are published for Tippah County Hospital?

Tippah County Hospital in Ripley, MS currently has 98 standardized procedure price records indexed from its public 45 CFR § 180 machine-readable file.

How do Tippah County Hospital's commercial prices compare to the fair BaseRate?

Across scored shoppable procedures, Tippah County Hospital's median negotiated commercial rate is 1.0× the regionally adjusted fair BaseRate benchmark.

What is Tippah County Hospital's CMS Care Compare overall star rating?

CMS Care Compare assigns Tippah County Hospital an overall hospital quality rating of 4 out of 5 stars based on public federal clinical and patient-experience measures.

Hospital Profile Critical Access Hospital Government - Local 25 Beds · rural Updated: 2026-09-14

Tippah County Hospital

1005 City Ave North, Ripley, MS 38663 · 98 Priced Procedures · 83% Patient Recommendation

CMS Overall Rating 4 / 5 Stars

Near Fair BaseRate Benchmark

0.98×vs. Fair Market Price

Typical commercial prices here match the fair market benchmark (0.98×) after accounting for local nurse/doctor wages and patient complexity.

82/100 · Corroborated

82/100Self-Pay Cash Beats Insurance 56% of the Time

File Completeness100

Price Logic65

Peer Alignment64

Clean Billing85

Real Cash Discount100

Regional Value Leader

4-Star CMS clinical quality rating paired with 0.98× fair market pricing.

Behavioral Pricing FingerprintMedian-Gamed · High Captive Markup

Loss-Leader / Captive Ancillary Cross-Subsidizer

Tippah County Hospital prices routine shoppable procedures near 1.2× Medicare (p50 0.83×) while skewing captive emergency, lab, and upper-quartile codes to 1.5× Medicare (p75 1.39×, +67% upper-tail jump). Patients scheduling elective outpatient care can capture competitive rates, but emergency and ancillary bills require strict line-item auditing.

#26 of 65 in MS · 38th State Percentile#1,173 of 3,385 in U.S. · 34th National Percentile

Advantage

Where They're Good (Patient & Payer Edge)

Elective shoppable care is priced 2% below peer Fair BaseRate (0.98×)
Self-pay cash beats commercial insurance on 56% of shoppable procedures (99/100 Cash Honesty)
4-Star CMS clinical rating with 83% patient recommendation (73/100 safety score)
Binding Good Faith Estimate rights under 45 CFR § 149.610 protect self-pay patients before scheduling

Watchout

Where You Can Get Burned (Markup Traps)

Even at low-cost facilities (0.98× 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.
Captive ER (0.9×) & laboratory (1.1×) services average 1.25× higher multiples than routine shoppable care (1.2×)
Upper-quartile procedures (Q75 1.39×) jump +67% above the median procedure ratio (Q50 0.83×)
Unnegotiated chargemaster list prices average 6.1× Medicare (24¢ true HCRIS cost per $1 gross)

Front-Door ShoppableElective / Imaging

1.2× Medicare

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

Back-Door Captive & ER1.25× Divergence

1.5× Medicare

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

Quantile Tail Spread+67% Upper Tail

Q25 0.61× · Q50 0.83× · Q75 1.39×

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

1.2× MedicareGood

Outpatient Surgery & ORBack-Door Captive

0.9× MedicareGood

Diagnostic Imaging (CT/MRI)Front-Door Shoppable

0.8× MedicareGood

Back-Door Captive ER VisitsBack-Door Captive

0.9× MedicareGood

Inpatient Lab & PathologyBack-Door Captive

1.1× MedicareGood

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

0.6× MedicareGood

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

56% Cash Edge · 99/100Good

CMS Clinical Safety & Star ValueIntegrity & Outcomes

4 CMS · 73/100Fair

Procedure Prices at Tippah County Hospital

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Procedure & Billing Code	Self-Pay Cash	This Hospital	Fair BaseRate	vs. Fair
Gallbladder removal (laparoscopic) CPT Code: `47562`	$20,250	$7,830	$6,109	unverified
Inguinal hernia repair CPT Code: `49505`	$10,500	$4,060	$3,629	1.1×
Bunion correction surgery CPT Code: `28296`	$9,803	$3,791	$3,446	1.1×
Cataract surgery with lens implant CPT Code: `66984`	$5,285	$2,043	$2,540	0.8×
Colonoscopy (diagnostic) CPT Code: `45378`	$4,800	$1,856	$981	unverified
Colonoscopy with biopsy CPT Code: `45380`	$4,800	$1,856	$1,256	unverified
Breast lump removal CPT Code: `19120`	$3,758	$1,453	$3,875	0.4×
MRI, knee or other leg joint CPT Code: `73721`	$3,225	$1,247	$369	unverified
Upper endoscopy with biopsy CPT Code: `43239`	—	—	$987	unverified
MRI, brain (with and without contrast) CPT Code: `70553`	$1,852	$717	$511	1.4×
CT scan, abdomen and pelvis (no contrast) CPT Code: `74176`	$1,528	$597	$303	2.0×
CT scan, abdomen and pelvis (with contrast) CPT Code: `74177`	$1,593	$622	$448	1.4×
Trauma team activation HCPCS Code: `G0390`	$1,586	$613	$1,453	0.4×
MRI, lower back (no contrast) CPT Code: `72148`	$1,114	$439	$338	1.3×
MRI, brain (no contrast) CPT Code: `70551`	$1,114	$439	$343	1.3×
CT scan, pelvis CPT Code: `72192`	$682	$270	$163	1.7×
CT scan, lower back (lumbar spine) CPT Code: `72131`	$708	$278	$168	1.7×
CT scan, head (with and without contrast) CPT Code: `70470`	$739	$293	$258	1.1×
CT scan, head (no contrast) CPT Code: `70450`	$672	$265	$160	1.7×
CT scan, chest (no contrast) CPT Code: `71250`	$686	$269	$167	1.6×
CT scan, neck (cervical spine) CPT Code: `72125`	$682	$267	$169	1.6×
CT scan, head (with contrast) CPT Code: `70460`	$717	$281	$242	1.2×
CT scan, sinuses CPT Code: `70486`	$634	$247	$166	1.5×
Echocardiogram (heart ultrasound) CPT Code: `93306`	$903	$249	$583	0.4×
Breathing treatment (nebulizer) CPT Code: `94640`	$527	$204	$201	1.0×
Group therapy session CPT Code: `90853`	$1,841	$127	$100	1.3×
Psychotherapy session (45 minutes) CPT Code: `90834`	$253	$128	$166	0.8×
Psychiatric evaluation (first visit) CPT Code: `90791`	$293	$136	$185	0.7×
Blood transfusion CPT Code: `36430`	$370	$143	$498	0.3×
Speech therapy (language evaluation) CPT Code: `92507`	$210	$81	$86	0.9×
Ultrasound, abdomen (complete) CPT Code: `76700`	$225	$90	$134	0.7×
Office visit, established patient (30-39 min) CPT Code: `99214`	$177	$81	$123	0.7×
Ultrasound, abdomen (limited) CPT Code: `76705`	$206	$82	$126	0.7×
Ultrasound, pelvis CPT Code: `76856`	$211	$84	$130	0.6×
Ultrasound, thyroid and neck CPT Code: `76536`	$205	$81	$132	0.6×
Family therapy session CPT Code: `90847`	$224	$105	$173	0.6×
Psychotherapy session (60 minutes) CPT Code: `90837`	$233	$90	$181	0.5×
Ultrasound, leg veins (duplex) CPT Code: `93970`	$323	$108	$272	0.4×
Blood test, basic metabolic panel CPT Code: `80048`	$154	$154	$9	17.1×
Blood test, liver function panel CPT Code: `80076`	$147	$147	$9	16.3×
Blood test, comprehensive metabolic panel CPT Code: `80053`	$158	$158	$11	14.4×
Drug screening test HCPCS Code: `G0480`	$122	$122	$116	1.1×
Culture, blood CPT Code: `87040`	$92	$92	$11	8.4×
Urinalysis (automated, with microscopy) CPT Code: `81001`	$41	$41	$3	13.7×
Blood test, clotting time (PT/INR) CPT Code: `85610`	$52	$52	$5	10.4×
Blood test, glucose (blood sugar) CPT Code: `82947`	$41	$41	$4	10.3×
Blood test, urea nitrogen (BUN, kidney) CPT Code: `84520`	$41	$41	$4	10.3×
Blood test, clotting time (PTT) CPT Code: `85730`	$54	$54	$6	9.0×
Blood test, calcium CPT Code: `82310`	$41	$41	$5	8.2×
Blood test, creatinine (kidney) CPT Code: `82565`	$41	$41	$5	8.2×
Blood test, potassium CPT Code: `84132`	$41	$41	$5	8.2×
Blood test, sodium CPT Code: `84295`	$41	$41	$5	8.2×
Blood test, lipase CPT Code: `83690`	$44	$44	$7	6.3×
Electrocardiogram (EKG, tracing only) CPT Code: `93005`	$171	$68	$64	1.1×
Blood test, amylase CPT Code: `82150`	$42	$42	$7	6.0×
Blood test, thyroid (TSH) CPT Code: `84443`	$103	$40	$18	2.2×
Blood test, vitamin D CPT Code: `82306`	$164	$63	$31	2.0×
X-ray, foot CPT Code: `73630`	$158	$61	$92	0.7×
X-ray, hand CPT Code: `73130`	$158	$61	$93	0.7×
X-ray, chest (two views) CPT Code: `71046`	$151	$58	$93	0.6×
X-ray, hip CPT Code: `73502`	$151	$58	$93	0.6×
X-ray, ankle CPT Code: `73610`	$134	$57	$93	0.6×
Blood test, vitamin B12 CPT Code: `82607`	$76	$29	$16	1.8×
Prostate cancer screening (blood test) HCPCS Code: `G0103`	$80	$31	$20	1.6×
X-ray, shoulder CPT Code: `73030`	$116	$54	$92	0.6×
X-ray, lower back CPT Code: `72110`	$136	$52	$112	0.5×
Blood test, ferritin (iron stores) CPT Code: `82728`	$68	$26	$14	1.9×
Blood test, cholesterol (lipid panel) CPT Code: `80061`	$89	$19	$14	1.4×
Electrical stimulation therapy HCPCS Code: `G0283`	$43	$17	$14	1.2×
Colorectal cancer screening HCPCS Code: `G0010`	$92	$35	$49	0.7×
New patient office visit (30-44 min) CPT Code: `99203`	$155	$60	$110	0.5×
Prosthetic fitting and training CPT Code: `97761`	$83	$32	$45	0.7×
X-ray, neck (cervical spine) CPT Code: `72040`	$90	$36	$93	0.4×
Pneumococcal vaccine HCPCS Code: `90732`	$135	$52	$140	0.4×
Culture, bacterial CPT Code: `87070`	$65	$19	$9	2.1×
Blood test, PSA (prostate screen) CPT Code: `84153`	$80	$31	$19	1.6×
Orthotic fitting and training CPT Code: `97760`	$91	$49	$51	1.0×
Blood test, complete blood count (CBC) CPT Code: `85025`	$53	$12	$8	1.5×
Blood test, average blood sugar (A1c) CPT Code: `83036`	$33	$14	$10	1.4×
X-ray, pelvis CPT Code: `72170`	$105	$33	$110	0.3×
Blood test, hemoglobin CPT Code: `85018`	$11	$4	$3	1.3×
Blood test, magnesium CPT Code: `83735`	$22	$8	$7	1.1×
Hepatitis C antibody test CPT Code: `86803`	$44	$17	$15	1.1×
Occupational therapy (self-care training) CPT Code: `97535`	$80	$32	$38	0.8×
Physical therapy (therapeutic exercise) CPT Code: `97110`	$76	$29	$35	0.8×
Physical therapy (manual therapy) CPT Code: `97140`	$70	$27	$34	0.8×
Physical therapy (neuromuscular re-education) CPT Code: `97112`	$77	$30	$38	0.8×
Physical therapy (functional capacity test) CPT Code: `97750`	$77	$30	$38	0.8×
Office visit, established patient (20-29 min) CPT Code: `99213`	$125	$55	$87	0.6×
Physical therapy (gait training) CPT Code: `97116`	$55	$24	$33	0.7×
Occupational therapy (therapeutic activities) CPT Code: `97530`	$75	$29	$40	0.7×
Flu vaccine injection HCPCS Code: `G0008`	—	—	$48	—
Electrocardiogram (ECG/EKG) CPT Code: `93000`	$29	$11	$25	0.4×
Pneumonia vaccine injection HCPCS Code: `G0009`	$49	$19	$49	0.4×
Blood antibody screen CPT Code: `86850`	$48	$14	$46	0.3×
X-ray, chest (single view) CPT Code: `71045`	$64	$25	$92	0.3×
Mental health services (therapy) HCPCS Code: `H0032`	$40	$15	$65	0.2×
Hospital observation (per hour) HCPCS Code: `G0378`	$17	$7	$86	unverified

Showing top 25 high-impact procedures of 98 total

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CMS CCN: 251337

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Fair BaseRate™ $6,109

Medicare Rate $6,176

Self-Pay Cash $20,250

Insurer Median $7,830

1. Amount on Your Bill or Quote ($) Pre-filled with Tippah County Hospital’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 274% of 2026 FPL

Above Standard 400% FPL Financial-Assistance Ceiling

At 274% FPL, you exceed the standard 400% FPL tier, though medical-hardship caps (when bills exceed 10% of annual income) may still apply.

Step 2 · Cash vs. Insurance Arbitrage Save $6,750 Paying Cash

Self-Pay Cash Rate ($20,250) Beats Your Bill

Tippah County Hospital's published 45 CFR § 180 self-pay cash rate is $20,250 (vs. $7,830 commercial insurer median). Ask billing to reclassify the visit to prompt-pay self-pay if it beats your deductible.

Step 3 · Fair BaseRate Target +$20,891 Above Fair BaseRate

Negotiate Toward $6,109 Fair BaseRate ($6,176 Medicare)

Your bill ($27,000) is $20,891 above the denoised Fair BaseRate ($6,109) and 4.4× the $6,176 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) For-Profit / Non-501(c)(3)

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

EIN: 646001350

Public IRS & CMS ownership records classify Tippah County Hospital as a non-501(c)(3) facility. Federal 26 U.S.C. § 501(r) statutory charity-care caps apply specifically to tax-exempt nonprofit hospitals, though state hospital fair-pricing statutes and prompt-pay self-pay discounts may still apply.

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CMS Care Compare Public Quality Record

Clinical Quality, Patient Experience & Infection Benchmarks

CMS Overall4/5 Stars (4/5)

Safety Composite73/100

Would Recommend83%

Rated 9 or 10 (HCAHPS)82%

Median ER Wait78 min

Left ER Before Seen2%

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 (30 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 Tippah County Hospital.

Price Index: 1.27× regional baseline

Quality: 70/100 CMS composite

Median Household Income$51,141U.S. Census ACS

Local Uninsured Share12.4%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 82/100 · Corroborated CMS CCN 251337 EIN 646001350

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