CMS Price Transparency Data

Heart stent placement (inpatient stay)

Facility: Franciscan Health Indianapolis

Billing Code: 322 (MS-DRG)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 322
Insurance Median: $34,632
Cash Discount Price: $27,816
vs. Medicare Baseline: 2.70x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Heart stent placement (inpatient stay) at Franciscan Health Indianapolis is $34,632. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $27,816. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $12,807.1, this hospital’s rate is 2.70x the Medicare baseline. Located in 8111 S Emerson Ave, Indianapolis, IN.

Cash / Self-Pay

$27,816

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$34,632

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: $27,816 (217%)

Insurance Median: $34,632 (270%)

Cash: $27,816 (217% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $34,632 (270% 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 270% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 170%). Patients with high-deductible plans or out-of-network benefits may face excessive out-of-pocket costs.

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Out-of-Pocket Cost Estimator

Estimate whether it is more economical to use your insurance or pay the upfront self-pay cash rate.

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Your Coinsurance Rate (%)

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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
Medicare (plans)	$14,534 - $16,410	113%
Managed Care [2000]	$22,377 - $44,794	175%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$26,445 - $39,965	206%
Workers Comp [1172]	$29,068	227%
UnitedHealthcare	$33,940 - $34,632	265%
Commercial [2001]	$34,632 - $44,794	270%
United Medical Resources [1158]	$34,632	270%
United Medical Resources [1301]	$34,632	270%
Unicare [1150]	$39,965	312%
Aetna	$44,794	350%

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 $27,816.
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 Indianapolis 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.