CMS Price Transparency Data

Heart stent placement (inpatient stay)

Facility: North Memorial Health Hospital

Billing Code: 322 (MS-DRG)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 322
Insurance Median: $14,857
Cash Discount Price: $24,418
vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.16x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Heart stent placement (inpatient stay) at North Memorial Health Hospital is $14,857. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $24,418. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $12,807.1, this hospital’s rate is 1.16x the Medicare baseline. Located in 3300 Oakdale North, Robbinsdale, MN.

Cash / Self-Pay

$24,418

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$14,857

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: $24,418 (191%)

Insurance Median: $14,857 (116%)

Cash: $24,418 (191% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $14,857 (116% 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

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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
Medica [1086]	$13,687 - $32,542	107%
Humana	$13,967	109%
Health Partners [1061]	$13,995 - $28,586	109%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$14,246	111%
Ucare [1148]	$14,246 - $25,140	111%
Medicare (plans)	$14,410	113%
UnitedHealthcare	$14,525 - $34,275	113%
Aetna	$15,503	121%
Cigna	$29,765	232%

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 $24,418.
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 North Memorial Health 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.