CMS Price Transparency Data

Heart stent placement (inpatient stay)

Facility: Conway Regional Medical Center, Inc

Billing Code: 322 (MS-DRG)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 322
Insurance Median: $12,042
Cash Discount Price: $17,112
vs. Medicare Baseline: 0.94x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Heart stent placement (inpatient stay) at Conway Regional Medical Center, Inc is $12,042. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $17,112. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $12,807.1, this hospital’s rate is 0.94x the Medicare baseline. Located in 2302 College Avenue, Conway, AR.

Cash / Self-Pay

$17,112

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$12,042

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%)

Cash / Self-Pay: $17,112 (134%)

Insurance Median: $12,042 (94%)

Cash: $17,112 (134% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $12,042 (94% 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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Remaining Deductible ($)

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
Aetna	$1,321 - $12,093	10%
Health Link	$1,958	15%
Occunet	$9,046	71%
Allwell	$11,741	92%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$11,741 - $15,496	92%
Medipak	$11,741	92%
UnitedHealthcare	$11,741 - $16,860	92%
Usable	$11,741	92%
Wellmark	$11,858	93%
Humana	$11,864	93%
Cigna	$12,093 - $17,044	94%
Ambetter / Centene	$14,166	111%
Coresource	$14,474	113%
Assured Benefits	$15,378	120%
Non Contracted	$15,496	121%
Qualchoice	$16,974	133%

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 $17,112.
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 Conway Regional Medical Center, Inc 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.