CMS Price Transparency Data

Digestive disorders treatment (inpatient stay)

Facility: Mercy Hospital of Buffalo

Billing Code: 392 (MS-DRG)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 392
  • Insurance Median: $4,212
  • Cash Discount Price: $13,044
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 0.74x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Digestive disorders treatment (inpatient stay) at Mercy Hospital of Buffalo is $4,212. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $13,044. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $5,675.87, this hospital’s rate is 0.74x the Medicare baseline. Located in 565 Abbott Road, Buffalo, NY.
Cash / Self-Pay
$13,044

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$4,212

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: $13,044 (230%)
Insurance Median: $4,212 (74%)
Cash: $13,044 (230% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $4,212 (74% 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
Beacon Health Options Alt [100024] $2,682 - $2,742 47%
Beacon Health Options [100023] $2,682 - $2,742 47%
Beacon Essential [350122] $2,682 - $2,770 47%
Medicaid / KanCare $2,682 - $5,857 47%
UnitedHealthcare $2,910 - $14,528 51%
Independent Health Essential [100166] $2,910 - $3,646 51%
Fidelis Essential [100163] $2,910 - $3,051 51%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $2,910 - $9,452 51%
Univera Healthcare Essential [100170] $2,910 - $2,975 51%
Molina Essential [100167] $2,910 - $2,975 51%
Amerigroup [350102] $2,910 - $2,975 51%
Excellus Rochester McD [350117] $2,984 - $3,051 53%
Crime Victims [100176] $2,984 - $3,051 53%
Tuscarora Nation [550120] $2,984 - $3,051 53%
No Fault [114001] $4,212 - $4,306 74%
Fidelis Exchange [100164] $4,310 - $4,406 76%
Mvp Healthcare [100168] $4,406 - $4,504 78%
Independent Health [100165] $5,548 - $8,850 98%
VA Veterans Affairs [700001] $5,674 - $5,857 100%
Champ VA [700002] $5,674 100%
Tricare $5,674 100%
Univera Healthcare [100169] $5,721 - $8,356 101%
Catholic Health Life Pace [400005] $5,857 103%
Wellcare Fidelis Dual [450451] $5,857 103%
Covid19 Hrsa [45013] $5,857 103%
Fidelis Dual Advantage [450120] $5,857 103%
Fallon Health [450115] $5,857 103%
Seneca Nation [450119] $5,857 103%
Cigna $5,857 103%
Aetna $5,857 103%
Federal Workers Compensation [500100] $5,857 103%
Wellcare [450129] $5,857 103%
Medicare (plans) $5,857 103%
Iha First Choice [800001] $6,836 - $6,989 120%
UPMC Health Plan [100181] $13,696 241%
Ghi [100153] $15,052 265%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 565 Abbott Road, Buffalo, NY 14220
  • CMS Rating: ★★☆☆☆
  • Ownership Type: Voluntary non-profit - Private
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals