CMS Price Transparency Data

Digestive disorders treatment (inpatient stay)

Facility: MUSC Health Columbia Medical Center Downtown

Billing Code: 392 (MS-DRG)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 392
Insurance Median: $6,495
Cash Discount Price: Unavailable
vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.14x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Digestive disorders treatment (inpatient stay) at MUSC Health Columbia Medical Center Downtown is $6,495. 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 1.14x the Medicare baseline. Located in 2435 Forest Drive, Columbia, SC.

Cash / Self-Pay

Unavailable

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$6,495

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: $6,495 (114%)

Ins. Median: $6,495 (114% 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
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$6,278 - $14,008	111%
Humana	$6,368	112%
UnitedHealthcare	$6,368 - $16,272	112%
Cigna	$6,495 - $14,975	114%
Clover Health	$6,495	114%
Molina	$6,495 - $7,005	114%
Wellcare	$6,495	114%
Aetna	$6,559 - $13,601	116%
Absolute Total Care	$6,845	121%

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 MUSC Health Columbia Medical Center Downtown 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.