CMS Price Transparency Data

Digestive disorders treatment (inpatient stay)

Facility: Starr Regional Medical Center Athens

Billing Code: 392 (MS-DRG)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 392
  • Insurance Median: $5,835
  • Cash Discount Price: $8,204
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.03x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Digestive disorders treatment (inpatient stay) at Starr Regional Medical Center Athens is $5,835. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $8,204. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $5,675.87, this hospital’s rate is 1.03x the Medicare baseline. Located in 1114 W Madison Ave, Athens, TN.
Cash / Self-Pay
$8,204

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$5,835

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: $8,204 (145%)
Insurance Median: $5,835 (103%)
Cash: $8,204 (145% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $5,835 (103% 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
Cigna $1,400 - $5,835 25%
Aetna $1,811 - $5,835 32%
UnitedHealthcare $3,234 - $5,835 57%
Humana $3,765 - $5,951 66%
Tricare $4,979 88%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $5,345 - $5,835 94%
Advantra $5,835 103%
Medicare (plans) $5,835 103%
Pyramid $5,835 103%
Secure Horizons $5,835 103%
Tennessee Rural Health Improvement Association $5,896 104%
Devoted Health $6,010 106%
Healthspring $6,126 108%
Signature Health $6,185 109%
Peach State Health Plan $17,504 308%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 1114 W Madison Ave, Athens, TN 37371
  • CMS Rating: ★★★☆☆
  • Ownership Type: Proprietary
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals