CMS Price Transparency Data

Heart stent placement (inpatient stay)

Facility: Bayshore Medical Center

Billing Code: 322 (MS-DRG)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 322
Insurance Median: $15,753
Cash Discount Price: $15,348
vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.23x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Heart stent placement (inpatient stay) at Bayshore Medical Center is $15,753. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $15,348. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $12,807.1, this hospital’s rate is 1.23x the Medicare baseline. Located in 727 N Beers St, Holmdel, NJ.

Cash / Self-Pay

$15,348

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$15,753

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: $15,348 (120%)

Insurance Median: $15,753 (123%)

Cash: $15,348 (120% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $15,753 (123% 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
Horizon	$6,542 - $8,719	51%
Vaccn	$13,292	104%
Aetna	$14,386 - $50,468	112%
Amerigroup	$14,386	112%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$14,386	112%
Wellcare	$14,386	112%
United Community/Americhoice	$15,105	118%
Clover	$15,825	124%
Seoul Medical Group	$16,112	126%
UnitedHealthcare	$17,263 - $68,366	135%
Karna	$20,857	163%
Cigna	$49,755 - $54,873	388%
Oxford	$58,690	458%

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 $15,348.
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 Bayshore 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.