CMS Price Transparency Data

Heart stent placement (inpatient stay)

Facility: Slidell Memorial Hospital

Billing Code: 322 (MS-DRG)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 322
Insurance Median: $17,045
Cash Discount Price: $17,747
vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.33x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Heart stent placement (inpatient stay) at Slidell Memorial Hospital is $17,045. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $17,747. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $12,807.1, this hospital’s rate is 1.33x the Medicare baseline. Located in 1001 Gause Blvd, Slidell, LA.

Cash / Self-Pay

$17,747

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$17,045

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: $17,747 (139%)

Insurance Median: $17,045 (133%)

Cash: $17,747 (139% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $17,045 (133% 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	$11,268 - $25,323	88%
Aetna	$11,958 - $18,345	93%
American Health Advantage Of Louisiana (Formerly Dignity Health Plan)	$11,958	93%
Healthy Blue Dual Advantage (Hmo-D-Snp)	$11,958	93%
Humana	$11,958	93%
Medicare (plans)	$11,958	93%
Ochsner Health Plan	$11,958	93%
UnitedHealthcare	$11,958 - $25,479	93%
Medicaid / KanCare	$13,494 - $18,862	105%
Healthcomp & Personify Health (Formerly Gilsbar)	$18,635	146%
Tricare	$19,896	155%
Claritev D/B/A Multiplan/Phcs/American Life Care	$55,869 - $90,413	436%

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 $17,747.
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 Slidell Memorial 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.