CMS Price Transparency Data

Digestive disorders treatment (inpatient stay)

Facility: Southern Tennessee Regional Health System Lawrence

Billing Code: 392 (MS-DRG)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 392
Insurance Median: $6,255
Cash Discount Price: $8,077
vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.10x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Digestive disorders treatment (inpatient stay) at Southern Tennessee Regional Health System Lawrence is $6,255. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $8,077. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $5,675.87, this hospital’s rate is 1.10x the Medicare baseline. Located in 1607 South Locust Avenue, Lawrenceburg, TN.

Cash / Self-Pay

$8,077

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$6,255

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: $8,077 (142%)

Insurance Median: $6,255 (110%)

Cash: $8,077 (142% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $6,255 (110% 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
Cigna	$1,400	25%
Aetna	$1,811	32%
UnitedHealthcare	$3,234 - $6,381	57%
Humana	$3,765 - $6,381	66%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$4,379 - $6,255	77%
Tricare	$5,554	98%
Medicare (plans)	$6,255	110%
Sterling	$6,255	110%
Devoted Health	$6,443	114%
Tennessee Rural Health Improvement Association	$6,443	114%
Windsor Health	$6,568	116%
Signature Health	$6,631	117%

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 $8,077.
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 Southern Tennessee Regional Health System Lawrence 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.