CMS Price Transparency Data

Heart stent placement (inpatient stay)

Facility: Southeast Georgia Health System- Brunswick Campus

Billing Code: 322 (MS-DRG)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 322
Insurance Median: $44,462
Cash Discount Price: Unavailable
vs. Medicare Baseline: 3.47x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Heart stent placement (inpatient stay) at Southeast Georgia Health System- Brunswick Campus is $44,462. 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 3.47x the Medicare baseline. Located in 2415 Parkwood Drive, Brunswick, GA.

Cash / Self-Pay

Unavailable

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$44,462

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: $44,462 (347%)

Ins. Median: $44,462 (347% 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.

Elevated Commercial Rate Alert (Value-Gap)

The negotiated rate at this facility is 347% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 247%). Patients with high-deductible plans or out-of-network benefits may face excessive out-of-pocket costs.

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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 Cross Blue Shield	$16,868 - $44,462	132%
Caresource	$16,868 - $25,302	132%
Humana	$16,868 - $55,733	132%
UnitedHealthcare	$16,868	132%
United_Healthcare_Veterans_Administration	$16,868	132%
Aetna	$17,205 - $53,229	134%
Clover_Health	$17,205	134%
Devoted_Health	$17,542	137%
Pruitthealth	$17,542	137%
Ambetter / Centene	$26,988	211%
Sea_Island	$44,462	347%
Sghs_Meritain	$44,462	347%
Coventryone_Hix	$47,593	372%
United_Healthcare	$48,344	377%
Medishare	$53,229	416%
Choicecare	$55,733	435%
Cigna	$55,733	435%
Industry_Buying_Group_Ibg	$55,733	435%
First_Health_Southcare	$56,360	440%
One_Health_Great_West	$56,360	440%
Pponext	$59,491	465%

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 Southeast Georgia Health System- Brunswick 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.