CMS Price Transparency Data

Heart stent placement (inpatient stay)

Facility: Massachusetts General Hospital

Billing Code: 322 (MS-DRG)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 322
Insurance Median: $21,202
Cash Discount Price: $80,803
vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.66x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Heart stent placement (inpatient stay) at Massachusetts General Hospital is $21,202. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $80,803. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $12,807.1, this hospital’s rate is 1.66x the Medicare baseline. Located in 55 Fruit Street, Boston, MA.

Cash / Self-Pay

$80,803

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$21,202

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: $80,803 (631%)

Insurance Median: $21,202 (166%)

Cash: $80,803 (631% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $21,202 (166% 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
Molina [1014]	$16,421	128%
UnitedHealthcare	$16,421	128%
Commonwealth Care Alliance [1007]	$16,757	131%
Tufts Health Plan [170001]	$16,757	131%
Aetna	$17,259	135%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$21,202 - $70,037	166%
Elder Services [1037]	$21,202	166%
Fallon Health [1008]	$21,202	166%
Medicare (plans)	$21,202	166%
Mgb Health Plan [150001]	$21,202	166%
Masshealth [3001]	$24,468	191%

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 $80,803.
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 Massachusetts General 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.