CMS Price Transparency Data

Hospital observation (per hour)

Facility: Mercy Regional Medical Center

Billing Code: G0378 (HCPCS)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: G0378
Insurance Median: $195
Cash Discount Price: $120
vs. Medicare Baseline: N/A Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Hospital observation (per hour) at Mercy Regional Medical Center is $195. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $120. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of N/A, this hospital’s rate is N/A the Medicare baseline. Located in 800 E Main, Ville Platte, LA.

Cash / Self-Pay

$120

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$195

Median negotiated contract rate across all mapped commercial carriers.

Medicare Reference Rate

N/A

Standard federal government reimbursement rate for this code.

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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
McD HMO La Hlth Cr Connct	$24 - $73	N/A
Medicaid / KanCare	$24 - $605	N/A
Aetna	$24 - $73	N/A
McD HMO La Care	$24 - $73	N/A
McD HMO Amerigroup	$24 - $73	N/A
UnitedHealthcare	$24 - $74	N/A
McD HMO Com Hlth Solution	$26 - $80	N/A
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$40	N/A
Charity/Map	$58 - $605	N/A
Pp0/Manged Care	$98 - $605	N/A
Ppo/Manged Care	$98 - $605	N/A
American Postal Workers	$156 - $484	N/A
Work Comp	$176 - $544	N/A
Mra Auto/Liability	$195 - $605	N/A
Commerical Ip	$195 - $605	N/A
Tricare	$195 - $605	N/A
Commerical	$195 - $605	N/A
Medicare (plans)	$195 - $605	N/A
McR American Hlth Adv	$195 - $605	N/A

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 $120.
Request and sign a "Waiver of Insurance Submission" to prevent automatic billing.
Verify HCPCS Code matches exactly: G0378.

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Contact your insurance company to confirm Mercy Regional Medical Center is fully in-network.
Ask your insurer if "Prior Authorization" is required for HCPCS code G0378.
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.