CMS Price Transparency Data

Digestive disorders treatment (inpatient stay)

Facility: Frye Regional Medical Center

Billing Code: 392 (MS-DRG)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 392
  • Insurance Median: $9,283
  • Cash Discount Price: $18,546
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.64x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Digestive disorders treatment (inpatient stay) at Frye Regional Medical Center is $9,283. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $18,546. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $5,675.87, this hospital’s rate is 1.64x the Medicare baseline. Located in 420 N Center St, Hickory, NC.
Cash / Self-Pay
$18,546

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$9,283

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: $18,546 (327%)
Insurance Median: $9,283 (164%)
Cash: $18,546 (327% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $9,283 (164% 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
Humana $5,782 - $5,790 102%
UnitedHealthcare $5,840 - $11,243 103%
Aetna $5,909 - $5,967 104%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $8,549 - $11,243 151%
State Health Plan $9,283 164%
Wellcare Of North Carolina, Inc $10,922 192%
Partners Health Management $11,468 202%
Cigna $12,039 212%
Ambetter / Centene $12,886 227%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 420 N Center St, Hickory, NC 28601
  • CMS Rating: ★★☆☆☆
  • Ownership Type: Proprietary
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals