CMS Price Transparency Data

Heart stent placement (inpatient stay)

Facility: Flagstaff Medical Center

Billing Code: 322 (MS-DRG)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 322
Insurance Median: $23,749
Cash Discount Price: Unavailable
vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.85x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Heart stent placement (inpatient stay) at Flagstaff Medical Center is $23,749. 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 1.85x the Medicare baseline. Located in 1200 North Beaver Street, Flagstaff, AZ.

Cash / Self-Pay

Unavailable

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$23,749

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: $23,749 (185%)

Ins. Median: $23,749 (185% 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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Commercial Insurance Negotiated Rates

Negotiated contract ranges established by major commercial carriers at this facility.

Carrier / Plan Group	Contract Rate Range	vs. Medicare Reference
Health Net Federal	$3,318	26%
Auto Insurance	$5,000	39%
Health Choice	$22,219 - $43,326	173%
Humana	$22,219	173%
UnitedHealthcare	$22,219	173%
Va Pccc Triwest	$22,637	177%
Aetna	$23,749	185%
Fmc 30/70	$23,749	185%
Medicare (plans)	$23,749	185%
Mercy Care Advantage	$23,749	185%
Rehabilitation Hospital Of Northern Arizona	$23,749	185%
Snf Fmc	$23,749	185%
United Behavioral Health	$23,749	185%
University Of Arizona Health Plans	$23,749	185%
Wellcare By Allwell	$23,749	185%
Fmc Ihs	$24,198	189%
Wellcare	$24,198	189%
Devoted	$24,937	195%
Ambetter / Centene	$25,479	199%
Pnoa	$33,328	260%
Naphcare	$48,397	378%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$72,981 - $91,227	570%
Copperpoint	$91,227	712%

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 Flagstaff Medical Center 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.