CMS Price Transparency Data

Heart stent placement (inpatient stay)

Facility: Banner Desert Medical Center

Billing Code: 322 (MS-DRG)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 322
Insurance Median: $16,866
Cash Discount Price: $25,419
vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.32x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Heart stent placement (inpatient stay) at Banner Desert Medical Center is $16,866. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $25,419. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $12,807.1, this hospital’s rate is 1.32x the Medicare baseline. Located in 1400 South Dobson Road, Mesa, AZ.

Cash / Self-Pay

$25,419

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$16,866

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: $25,419 (198%)

Insurance Median: $16,866 (132%)

Cash: $25,419 (198% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $16,866 (132% 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
Aetna	$15,333 - $45,847	120%
Arizona Physicians Ipa	$15,333	120%
Banner Health	$15,333	120%
Banner University Health Plan	$15,333	120%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$15,333 - $77,222	120%
Care 1St	$15,333	120%
Cigna	$15,333 - $54,755	120%
Gila River Health Care Corporation	$15,333	120%
Health Choice Arizona, Inc.	$15,333 - $22,999	120%
Health Net	$15,333 - $22,692	120%
Humana	$15,333 - $15,793	120%
Kaiser Foundation Health Plan	$15,333	120%
Mercy Care	$15,333	120%
Triwest Healthcare Alliance Corp - Va Ccn	$15,333	120%
UnitedHealthcare	$15,333 - $47,976	120%
Upmc Health Plan	$15,333	120%
Wellpoint	$15,333	120%
Carelon	$16,099	126%
Devoted Health Services	$16,099	126%
Arizona Priority Care	$16,866	132%
Gold Kidney Health Plan	$16,866	132%
Naphcare	$24,532	192%
Oscar Health Plan	$25,299	198%

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 $25,419.
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 Banner Desert 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.