CMS Price Transparency Data

Heart stent placement (inpatient stay)

Facility: Children's Hosp of Los Angeles

Billing Code: 322 (MS-DRG)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 322
Insurance Median: $4,986
Cash Discount Price: Unavailable
vs. Medicare Baseline: 0.39x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Heart stent placement (inpatient stay) at Children's Hosp of Los Angeles is $4,986. 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 0.39x the Medicare baseline. Located in 4650 Sunset Blvd, Ms 108, Los Angeles, CA.

Cash / Self-Pay

Unavailable

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$4,986

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: $4,986 (39%)

Ins. Median: $4,986 (39% 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
Altamed	$3,000	23%
Health Net	$3,213 - $4,405	25%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$3,285 - $4,593	26%
Alhambra Hospital Medical Center	$3,535	28%
UnitedHealthcare	$3,535 - $6,966	28%
Managed Care Systems	$3,539	28%
Interlink Health Services	$4,419	35%
Heritage Provider Network	$4,447 - $4,833	35%
Ventura County Health Plan	$4,986	39%
Blue Shield	$5,286	41%
Calvo Selectcare	$5,662	44%
Cigna	$5,938	46%
Aetna	$6,397	50%
Medicare (plans)	$6,507	51%
Beech Street	$10,000	78%
Private Hlthcare System	$10,000	78%

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 Children's Hosp of Los Angeles 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.