CMS Price Transparency Data

Digestive disorders treatment (inpatient stay)

Facility: Highpoint Health-Trousdale With Ascension Saint

Billing Code: 392 (MS-DRG)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 392
Insurance Median: $2,798
Cash Discount Price: $10,179
vs. Medicare Baseline: 0.49x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Digestive disorders treatment (inpatient stay) at Highpoint Health-Trousdale With Ascension Saint is $2,798. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $10,179. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $5,675.87, this hospital’s rate is 0.49x the Medicare baseline. Located in 500 Church Street, Hartsville, TN.

Cash / Self-Pay

$10,179

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$2,798

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: $10,179 (179%)

Insurance Median: $2,798 (49%)

Cash: $10,179 (179% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $2,798 (49% 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%
Healthspring	$2,059	36%
UnitedHealthcare	$2,537	45%
Tricare	$2,714 - $2,798	48%
Amerigroup	$2,798	49%
Humana	$2,798	49%
Lifesynch	$2,798	49%
Medicare (plans)	$2,798	49%
Wellcare	$2,798	49%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$2,882 - $4,995	51%
Devoted Health	$2,882	51%
Signature Health	$2,966	52%
Community Health Network	$5,808	102%
Celtic Insurance Company	$6,015	106%

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 $10,179.
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 Highpoint Health-Trousdale With Ascension Saint 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.