CMS Price Transparency Data

Heart stent placement (inpatient stay)

Facility: North Carolina Baptist Hospital

Billing Code: 322 (MS-DRG)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 322
Insurance Median: $22,556
Cash Discount Price: Unavailable
vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.76x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Heart stent placement (inpatient stay) at North Carolina Baptist Hospital is $22,556. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is unavailable. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $12,807.1, this hospital’s rate is 1.76x the Medicare baseline. Located in Medical Center Boulevard, Winston-Salem, NC.

Cash / Self-Pay

Unavailable

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$22,556

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%)

Insurance Median: $22,556 (176%)

Ins. Median: $22,556 (176% 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
Amerihealth	$17,707 - $18,253	138%
Carolina Complete	$17,707	138%
Health Blue	$17,707	138%
Partners	$17,707	138%
Vaya	$17,884	140%
UnitedHealthcare	$17,885 - $27,458	140%
Wellcare	$17,885 - $22,556	140%
Alliance	$18,061	141%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$18,192 - $29,211	142%
Trillium	$18,238	142%
Ambetter / Centene	$18,904	148%
Aetna	$22,556	176%
Apex	$22,556	176%
Cigna	$22,556 - $29,183	176%
Devoted	$22,556	176%
Healthteam	$22,556	176%
Humana	$22,782	178%
Medicare (plans)	$22,782	178%
Liberty	$25,940	203%

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 $X.
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 Carolina Baptist 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.