CMS Price Transparency Data

Heart stent placement (inpatient stay)

Facility: Cleveland Clinic Hospital

Billing Code: 322 (MS-DRG)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 322
Insurance Median: $15,516
Cash Discount Price: Unavailable
vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.21x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Heart stent placement (inpatient stay) at Cleveland Clinic Hospital is $15,516. 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 1.21x the Medicare baseline. Located in 3100 Weston Rd, Weston, FL.

Cash / Self-Pay

Unavailable

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$15,516

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: $15,516 (121%)

Ins. Median: $15,516 (121% 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	$13,471 - $20,053	105%
Aetna	$13,906 - $22,953	109%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$14,105 - $42,312	110%
Doctors Health Plan	$14,105 - $14,528	110%
Humana	$14,105 - $25,178	110%
United	$14,105 - $33,298	110%
Wellcare	$14,105	110%
Independent Living Systems	$14,811	116%
Clear Spring Health	$15,234	119%
Devoted Health	$15,516	121%
Cigna	$16,522 - $19,644	129%

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 Cleveland Clinic Hospital 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.