CMS Price Transparency Data

Digestive disorders treatment (inpatient stay)

Facility: Bethesda North

Billing Code: 392 (MS-DRG)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 392
Insurance Median: $9,426
Cash Discount Price: Unavailable
vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.66x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Digestive disorders treatment (inpatient stay) at Bethesda North is $9,426. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is unavailable. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $5,675.87, this hospital’s rate is 1.66x the Medicare baseline. Located in 10500 Montgomery Road, Cincinnati, OH.

Cash / Self-Pay

Unavailable

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$9,426

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%)

Insurance Median: $9,426 (166%)

Ins. Median: $9,426 (166% 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.

Out-of-Pocket Cost Estimator

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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
Aetna	$6,666 - $13,637	117%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$6,666 - $15,427	117%
Caresource	$6,666	117%
Essence Healthcare	$6,666	117%
Humana	$6,666	117%
Medigold	$6,666	117%
Molina	$6,666	117%
UnitedHealthcare	$6,666 - $14,630	117%
Medical Mutual Of Ohio	$6,799 - $16,351	120%
Buckeye	$6,866 - $9,665	121%
Wellcare	$6,866	121%
Oscar	$7,755	137%
Cigna	$11,942	210%
Imagine Health	$15,986	282%
Custom Design Benefits	$16,397 - $17,264	289%
Medben	$18,264 - $19,197	322%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Request a "Self-Pay classification" with the billing desk before receiving care.
Ask for a written "Prompt-Pay Discount" agreement quoting the price of $X.
Request and sign a "Waiver of Insurance Submission" to prevent automatic billing.
Verify MS-DRG Code matches exactly: 392.

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Contact your insurance company to confirm Bethesda North is fully in-network.
Ask your insurer if "Prior Authorization" is required for MS-DRG code 392.
Confirm the specific physician or imaging center is also in-network (not just the hospital building).
Audit your Explanation of Benefits (EOB) against the final itemized hospital invoice.