CMS Price Transparency Data

Digestive disorders treatment (inpatient stay)

Facility: Northwest Surgical Hospital

Billing Code: 392 (MS-DRG)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 392
Insurance Median: $9,073
Cash Discount Price: $16,086
vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.60x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Digestive disorders treatment (inpatient stay) at Northwest Surgical Hospital is $9,073. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $16,086. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $5,675.87, this hospital’s rate is 1.60x the Medicare baseline. Located in 9204 North May Avenue, Oklahoma City, OK.

Cash / Self-Pay

$16,086

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$9,073

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: $16,086 (283%)

Insurance Median: $9,073 (160%)

Cash: $16,086 (283% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $9,073 (160% 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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Billing Status

Remaining Deductible ($)

Your Coinsurance Rate (%)

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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
Healthcare Highways	$1,586	28%
Preferred Community Choice	$1,674	29%
Aetna	$5,304 - $9,073	93%
Community Care	$6,259	110%
Humana	$6,363	112%
Medica	$6,598	116%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$8,617 - $13,769	152%
Healthchoice	$9,803	173%
UnitedHealthcare	$10,571	186%
Cigna	$10,661	188%

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 $16,086.
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 Northwest Surgical Hospital 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.