CMS Price Transparency Data

Digestive disorders treatment (inpatient stay)

Facility: Houston Methodist West Hospital

Billing Code: 392 (MS-DRG)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 392
  • Insurance Median: $8,519
  • Cash Discount Price: Unavailable
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.50x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Digestive disorders treatment (inpatient stay) at Houston Methodist West Hospital is $8,519. 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 1.50x the Medicare baseline. Located in 18500 Katy Freeway, Houston, TX.
Cash / Self-Pay
Unavailable

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$8,519

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: $8,519 (150%)
Ins. Median: $8,519 (150% 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
Blue Cross Blue Shield $7,745 - $11,953 136%
Humana $7,745 136%
Triwest Healthcare $7,745 136%
UnitedHealthcare $7,745 - $15,102 136%
Aetna $7,861 138%
Cigna $7,977 - $10,345 141%
Wellpoint $7,977 141%
Molina Healthcare $8,132 - $15,490 143%
Oscar $8,132 143%
Community Health Choice $8,287 - $14,715 146%
Devoted Health $8,287 - $9,681 146%
Procare Advantage $8,519 - $9,681 150%
Entrust $11,817 208%
Texas Annual Conference $12,624 - $14,715 222%
Uae $38,724 682%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 18500 Katy Freeway, Houston, TX 77094
  • CMS Rating: ★★★★★
  • Ownership Type: Voluntary non-profit - Private
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals