CMS Price Transparency Data

Heart stent placement (inpatient stay)

Facility: Sanford Medical Center Bismarck

Billing Code: 322 (MS-DRG)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 322
Insurance Median: $15,010
Cash Discount Price: Unavailable
vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.17x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Heart stent placement (inpatient stay) at Sanford Medical Center Bismarck is $15,010. 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 1.17x the Medicare baseline. Located in 300 N 7Th St, Bismarck, ND.

Cash / Self-Pay

Unavailable

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$15,010

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: $15,010 (117%)

Ins. Median: $15,010 (117% 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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Remaining Deductible ($)

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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
Sanford Health Plan Align	$13,580	106%
Ucare	$14,581	114%
Aetna	$14,724	115%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$14,724	115%
Health Partners	$14,724 - $21,418	115%
Medicare (plans)	$14,724	115%
UnitedHealthcare	$14,724	115%
Primewest	$15,010	117%
Sanford Health Plan	$17,177 - $23,043	134%
Medica	$29,724 - $31,805	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 $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 Sanford Medical Center Bismarck 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.