CMS Price Transparency Data

Heart stent placement (inpatient stay)

Facility: McLaren Flint

Billing Code: 322 (MS-DRG)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 322
Insurance Median: $18,474
Cash Discount Price: $45,791
vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.44x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Heart stent placement (inpatient stay) at McLaren Flint is $18,474. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $45,791. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $12,807.1, this hospital’s rate is 1.44x the Medicare baseline. Located in 401 S Ballenger Highway, Flint, MI.

Cash / Self-Pay

$45,791

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$18,474

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: $45,791 (358%)

Insurance Median: $18,474 (144%)

Cash: $45,791 (358% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $18,474 (144% 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
Humana	$12,134	95%
Medicare (plans)	$13,248 - $24,775	103%
Mi Amish Medical Board	$17,807	139%
Mclaren Commercial Ins	$19,140	149%
Tricare	$21,381	167%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$29,841	233%
Priority Health	$35,892	280%
Aetna	$37,087	290%
UnitedHealthcare	$56,028	437%

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 $45,791.
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 McLaren Flint 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.