CMS Price Transparency Data

Heart stent placement (inpatient stay)

Facility: Novant Health Brunswick Medical Center

Billing Code: 322 (MS-DRG)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 322
Insurance Median: $19,773
Cash Discount Price: Unavailable
vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.54x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Heart stent placement (inpatient stay) at Novant Health Brunswick Medical Center is $19,773. 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 1.54x the Medicare baseline. Located in 1 Medical Center Dr Po Box 139, Supply, NC.

Cash / Self-Pay

Unavailable

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$19,773

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: $19,773 (154%)

Ins. Median: $19,773 (154% 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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Commercial Insurance Negotiated Rates

Negotiated contract ranges established by major commercial carriers at this facility.

Carrier / Plan Group	Contract Rate Range	vs. Medicare Reference
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$15,029 - $32,690	117%
Humana	$15,029	117%
Pace Of The Southern Piedmont	$15,029	117%
UnitedHealthcare	$15,029 - $20,161	117%
New Hanover Health Advantage	$15,330	120%
Aetna	$15,405	120%
Cigna	$15,480 - $19,781	121%
Liberty Health	$15,781	123%
Caresource North Carolina	$19,393	151%
Carolina Complete	$19,765	154%
Nc Department Of Public Safety	$19,765 - $30,059	154%
Amerihealth	$20,161	157%
Wellcare	$20,161	157%
Ambetter / Centene	$29,307	229%

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 Novant Health Brunswick Medical Center 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.