CMS Price Transparency Data

Heart stent placement (inpatient stay)

Facility: McLaren Bay Region

Billing Code: 322 (MS-DRG)

The BaseRate · fair price high confidence
A fair price for this
$12,806
about 1.0× the $12,807 Medicare rate · typically $9,367–$17,866
modeled estimate · not a bill or quote
What this hospital charges insurers
$14,730
Above the fair price
about $1,924 over the fair price · 1.2× Medicare
Medicare pays $12,807 Fair price $12,806 This hospital $14,730 Cash price $35,926 Hospital's list price $71,853

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How this hospital compares to other MI hospitals

Highest price of the 9 MI hospitals we have prices for — worth calling around.

Cheapest $8,884 Priciest $14,730

Black dot = this hospital, among the 9 MI hospitals with a price for this procedure. Full list below.

A fair price for a Heart stent placement (inpatient stay) is about $12,806 (about 1.0× the $12,807 Medicare rate). McLaren Bay Region charges insurers about $14,730, or about $35,926 in cash — above the fair price. Located in Bay City, MI.

This price is above the fair BaseRate — you may be able to pay less

Ask the hospital for the cash / self-pay price, check whether you qualify for financial assistance, or negotiate the bill down toward the fair price of about $12,806. Many patients pay well below the first number they’re quoted — the checklists below walk you through it.

What each insurance company pays

Which insurers have negotiated a price with this hospital for this procedure — and which haven’t.

3 of 6 major insurers have a published price at this hospital

✓ UnitedHealthcare✓ Blue Cross Blue Shield✓ Humana AetnaCignaKaiser Permanente

Crossed out = this hospital hasn’t published a negotiated price for that insurer for this procedure. It doesn’t necessarily mean they aren’t accepted — ask your insurer.

Insurance company Price range vs. Medicare
UnitedHealthcaremajor $39,221 306%
Blue Cross Blue Shieldmajor $24,714 193%
Humanamajor $11,996 94%
Priority Health $31,687 247%
+ 1 smaller / regional plan $14,730
Government programs also on file: Medicare, Military & VA.

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Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 1900 Columbus Ave, Bay City, MI 48708
  • CMS Rating: ★☆☆☆☆
  • Ownership Type: Voluntary non-profit - Private
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals