CMS Price Transparency Data

Heart stent placement (inpatient stay)

Facility: University of Arkansas Medical Sciences

Billing Code: 322 (MS-DRG)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 322
Insurance Median: $17,313
Cash Discount Price: Unavailable
vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.35x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Heart stent placement (inpatient stay) at University of Arkansas Medical Sciences is $17,313. 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 $12,807.1, this hospital’s rate is 1.35x the Medicare baseline. Located in 4301 West Markham Street Mail Slot 612, Little Rock, AR.

Cash / Self-Pay

Unavailable

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$17,313

Median negotiated contract rate across all mapped commercial carriers.

Medicare Reference Rate

$12,807.1

Standard federal government reimbursement rate for this code.

Visual Cost Comparison vs. Medicare

Medicare Reference Baseline: $12,807.1 (100%)

Insurance Median: $17,313 (135%)

Ins. Median: $17,313 (135% of Medicare)

Understanding this gauge: We use the federal Medicare rate of $12,807.1 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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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
Empower	$2,000	16%
Cigna	$2,935 - $17,481	23%
Triwest	$16,473	129%
Medicare (plans)	$16,809 - $17,145	131%
Va	$16,809	131%
Aetna	$16,977	133%
Tribute Health	$16,977	133%
Wellcare By Allwell	$17,145	134%
Wellcare Non	$17,145	134%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$17,313 - $18,273	135%
Humana	$17,313	135%
Primewell Health Services	$17,313 - $34,458	135%
UnitedHealthcare	$17,313	135%
Essence Healthcare	$17,481	136%
Devoted Health Plan	$17,649	138%
Northwest Health Plan	$29,079	227%
Vantos	$29,247	228%
Qualchoice Novasys	$32,441	253%

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: 322.

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Contact your insurance company to confirm University of Arkansas Medical Sciences is fully in-network.
Ask your insurer if "Prior Authorization" is required for MS-DRG code 322.
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.