$6,993
Lowest contracted rate
$8,246
Highest contracted rate
1.2×
Spread (high ÷ low)
1
Insurers in file
The spread is 1.2×. Depending on which insurer is paying, Morton Plant Hospital receives between $6,993 and $8,246 for DRG 178.
Rate by insurance company
Sorted lowest to highest. When a plan has multiple sub-plans, the median rate is shown.
| Insurance | Contracted rate |
|---|---|
| Medicare | $6,993Lowest |
Source: Morton Plant Hospital standard charges file, updated 2023.
What this means for you
This is the facility fee Morton Plant Hospital contracts to accept from each insurer for DRG 178 (DRG 178). It covers the hospital's portion of the bill — the room, nursing, equipment, and OR.
Not included: Surgeon fees, anesthesiologist fees, and specialist fees are billed separately — typically adding 20–40% to the total.
Your actual cost depends on where you stand with your deductible. Before your deductible is met, you pay the full contracted rate. After, you pay your coinsurance percentage.
Get a Good Faith Estimate. Federal law requires hospitals to provide a written cost estimate for planned procedures. Call Morton Plant Hospital patient financial services and request one for DRG 178 under your specific plan before scheduling.