CMS Price Transparency Data

Heart stent placement (inpatient stay)

Facility: Broward Health North

Billing Code: 322 (MS-DRG)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 322
Insurance Median: $17,124
Cash Discount Price: Unavailable
vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.34x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Heart stent placement (inpatient stay) at Broward Health North is $17,124. 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 1.34x the Medicare baseline. Located in 201 E Sample Rd, Deerfield Beach, FL.

Cash / Self-Pay

Unavailable

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$17,124

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: $17,124 (134%)

Ins. Median: $17,124 (134% 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
Avmed	$3,115 - $28,772	24%
Healthsun Health Plan	$12,221	95%
Wellcare	$12,376	97%
Community Care Plan	$16,309	127%
Preferred Care Partners	$16,622	130%
United Aarp	$16,622	130%
United/Wellmed	$16,622	130%
Aetna	$16,782 - $24,010	131%
Humana	$16,961	132%
Medica Healthcare	$16,961	132%
Careplus Health Plan	$17,124	134%
Florida Pace Center	$17,124	134%
Freedom Health	$17,124	134%
Simply Healthcare	$17,124	134%
Devoted	$17,450	136%
Clear Springs Healthcare	$17,613	138%
Doctor'S Healthcare	$17,613	138%
Amerihealth Caritas	$17,939	140%
Neighborhood Health Partnership	$27,661	216%
United	$27,661	216%
Cigna	$29,779	233%

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 Broward Health North 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.