CMS Price Transparency Data

Heart stent placement (inpatient stay)

Facility: Franciscan Health Olympia & Chicago Heights

Billing Code: 322 (MS-DRG)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 322
Insurance Median: $21,461
Cash Discount Price: $20,647
vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.68x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Heart stent placement (inpatient stay) at Franciscan Health Olympia & Chicago Heights is $21,461. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $20,647. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $12,807.1, this hospital’s rate is 1.68x the Medicare baseline. Located in 20201 S Crawford Avenue, Olympia Fields, IL.

Cash / Self-Pay

$20,647

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$21,461

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: $20,647 (161%)

Insurance Median: $21,461 (168%)

Cash: $20,647 (161% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $21,461 (168% 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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Billing Status

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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	$5,050 - $26,445	39%
Medicare (plans)	$13,099 - $15,445	102%
Commercial [2001]	$21,461 - $44,075	168%
Managed Care [2000]	$21,461 - $44,075	168%
United Medical Resources [1158]	$21,461 - $23,607	168%
United Medical Resources [1301]	$21,461 - $23,607	168%
UnitedHealthcare	$21,461 - $23,607	168%
Workers Comp [1172]	$30,890	241%

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 $20,647.
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 Franciscan Health Olympia & Chicago Heights 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.