CMS Price Transparency Data

Heart stent placement (inpatient stay)

Facility: Franciscan Health Munster

Billing Code: 322 (MS-DRG)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 322
Insurance Median: $23,286
Cash Discount Price: $21,900
vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.82x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Heart stent placement (inpatient stay) at Franciscan Health Munster is $23,286. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $21,900. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $12,807.1, this hospital’s rate is 1.82x the Medicare baseline. Located in 701 Superior Ave, Munster, IN.

Cash / Self-Pay

$21,900

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$23,286

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: $21,900 (171%)

Insurance Median: $23,286 (182%)

Cash: $21,900 (171% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $23,286 (182% 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

Remaining Deductible ($)

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
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$2,721 - $29,624	21%
Medicare (plans)	$14,229	111%
Cigna	$18,846	147%
Commercial [2001]	$21,061 - $44,075	164%
Managed Care [2000]	$21,061 - $44,075	164%
United Medical Resources [1158]	$21,061 - $23,169	164%
United Medical Resources [1301]	$21,061 - $23,169	164%
UnitedHealthcare	$21,061 - $23,169	164%
Workers Comp [1172]	$28,459	222%
Unicare [1150]	$29,624	231%
Aetna	$38,786	303%

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 $21,900.
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 Munster 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.