CMS Price Transparency Data

Heart stent placement (inpatient stay)

Facility: Ochsner LSU Health Shreveport

Billing Code: 322 (MS-DRG)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 322
Insurance Median: $23,040
Cash Discount Price: $37,144
vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.80x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Heart stent placement (inpatient stay) at Ochsner LSU Health Shreveport is $23,040. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $37,144. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $12,807.1, this hospital’s rate is 1.80x the Medicare baseline. Located in 1541 Kings Highway, Shreveport, LA.

Cash / Self-Pay

$37,144

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$23,040

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: $37,144 (290%)

Insurance Median: $23,040 (180%)

Cash: $37,144 (290% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $23,040 (180% 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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Commercial Insurance Negotiated Rates

Negotiated contract ranges established by major commercial carriers at this facility.

Carrier / Plan Group	Contract Rate Range	vs. Medicare Reference
Verity Health Network – Lsu First Choice	$12,692	99%
Multiplan/Phcs/American Lifecare	$17,549	137%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$17,938 - $23,684	140%
UnitedHealthcare	$20,619 - $21,961	161%
(Healthy Louisiana) And Healthy Blue Dual Advantage (Hmo-D-Snp)	$20,990	164%
Aetna	$20,990	164%
Humana	$20,990 - $27,320	164%
Medicare (plans)	$20,990	164%
Vantage Health Plan - Commercial	$34,633	270%
Healthcomp Ppo (Formerly Gilsbar 360	$52,332 - $97,759	409%
Usa Managed Care Network	$91,276 - $170,510	713%

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 $37,144.
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 Ochsner LSU Health Shreveport 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.