CMS Price Transparency Data

Heart stent placement (inpatient stay)

Facility: Banner-University Medical Center South Campus

Billing Code: 322 (MS-DRG)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 322
Insurance Median: $19,055
Cash Discount Price: $20,905
vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.49x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Heart stent placement (inpatient stay) at Banner-University Medical Center South Campus is $19,055. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $20,905. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $12,807.1, this hospital’s rate is 1.49x the Medicare baseline. Located in 2800 East Ajo Way, Tucson, AZ.

Cash / Self-Pay

$20,905

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$19,055

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: $20,905 (163%)

Insurance Median: $19,055 (149%)

Cash: $20,905 (163% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $19,055 (149% 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	$17,323 - $45,847	135%
Arizona Physicians Ipa	$17,323	135%
Banner Health	$17,323	135%
Banner University Health Plan	$17,323	135%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$17,323 - $46,446	135%
Care 1St	$17,323	135%
Gila River Health Care Corporation	$17,323	135%
Health Choice Arizona, Inc.	$17,323 - $25,984	135%
Health Net	$17,323 - $25,638	135%
Kaiser Foundation Health Plan	$17,323	135%
Mercy Care	$17,323	135%
Triwest Healthcare Alliance Corp - Va Ccn	$17,323	135%
UnitedHealthcare	$17,323 - $31,645	135%
Upmc Health Plan	$17,323	135%
Wellpoint	$17,323	135%
Humana	$17,843	139%
Carelon	$18,189	142%
Devoted Health Services	$18,189	142%
Arizona Priority Care	$19,055	149%
Gold Kidney Health Plan	$19,055	149%
Naphcare	$27,717	216%
Oscar Health Plan	$28,583	223%
Cigna	$33,088	258%

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 $20,905.
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-University Medical Center South Campus 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.