CMS Price Transparency Data

Digestive disorders treatment (inpatient stay)

Facility: PAM Specialty Hospital of Corpus Christi North

Billing Code: 392 (MS-DRG)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 392
Insurance Median: $30,429
Cash Discount Price: Unavailable
vs. Medicare Baseline: 5.36x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Digestive disorders treatment (inpatient stay) at PAM Specialty Hospital of Corpus Christi North is $30,429. 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 5.36x the Medicare baseline. Located in 345 S Water St, Corpus Christi, TX.

Cash / Self-Pay

Unavailable

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$30,429

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: $30,429 (536%)

Ins. Median: $30,429 (536% 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.

Elevated Commercial Rate Alert (Value-Gap)

The negotiated rate at this facility is 536% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 436%). Patients with high-deductible plans or out-of-network benefits may face excessive out-of-pocket costs.

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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
Ambetter / Centene	$30,429	536%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$30,429	536%
Christus Health Plan	$30,429	536%
Christus Spohn Health Plan	$30,429	536%
Cigna	$30,429	536%
Ilumed Aco Reach	$30,429	536%
Imperial Insurance Of Texas	$30,429	536%
UnitedHealthcare	$30,429	536%
Wellcare Complete	$30,429	536%
Wellmed	$30,429	536%
Wellpoint (Amerigroup)	$30,429	536%
Texas Independence Health Plan	$31,951	563%
Velocity Provider Ppo Network	$36,515	643%
Prime Health Services	$39,558 - $45,644	697%
Fci Three Rivers	$45,644	804%
Ninety Degree Benefits	$45,644	804%
Sana Benefits	$45,644	804%

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 PAM Specialty Hospital of Corpus Christi North 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.