CMS Price Transparency Data

Heart stent placement (inpatient stay)

Facility: La Palma Intercommunity Hospital

Billing Code: 322 (MS-DRG)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 322
  • Insurance Median: $17,243
  • Cash Discount Price: $17,243
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.35x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Heart stent placement (inpatient stay) at La Palma Intercommunity Hospital is $17,243. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $17,243. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $12,807.1, this hospital’s rate is 1.35x the Medicare baseline. Located in 7901 Walker Street, La Palma, CA.
Cash / Self-Pay
$17,243

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$17,243

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: $17,243 (135%)
Insurance Median: $17,243 (135%)
Cash: $17,243 (135% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $17,243 (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.

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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
Blue Shield Of Promise $17,243 135%
Blue Shiled Of Ca Triwest $17,243 135%
Health Net Of Ca $17,243 - $31,245 135%
La Care Health Plan $17,243 135%
Managed Health Network $17,243 135%
Medicare (plans) $17,243 135%
Molina $17,243 135%
Renal Payer Solutions $17,243 135%
Tricare $17,243 - $29,239 135%
Verda Healthplan $17,243 135%
Brand New Day $17,416 136%
Imperial Health Plan Of Ca $18,278 143%
Employer Direct Healthcare $22,416 175%
National Healthcare Solutions, Inc (Nhsi) $27,589 215%
Aetna $29,503 230%
Ca Foundation For Medical Care $29,874 233%
Workers Compensation $29,874 233%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 7901 Walker Street, La Palma, CA 90623
  • CMS Rating: ★★★☆☆
  • Ownership Type: Proprietary
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals