CMS Price Transparency Data

Heart stent placement (inpatient stay)

Facility: Southern Ocean Medical Center

Billing Code: 322 (MS-DRG)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 322
Insurance Median: $15,614
Cash Discount Price: $13,119
vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.22x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Heart stent placement (inpatient stay) at Southern Ocean Medical Center is $15,614. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $13,119. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $12,807.1, this hospital’s rate is 1.22x the Medicare baseline. Located in 1140 Rt 72 W, Manahawkin, NJ.

Cash / Self-Pay

$13,119

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$15,614

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: $13,119 (102%)

Insurance Median: $15,614 (122%)

Cash: $13,119 (102% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $15,614 (122% 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	$13,119	102%
Aetna	$14,259 - $57,375	111%
Amerigroup	$14,259	111%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$14,259	111%
Wellcare	$14,259	111%
United Community/Americhoice	$14,972	117%
Clover	$15,685	122%
Seoul Medical Group	$15,970	125%
UnitedHealthcare	$17,111 - $68,936	134%
Karna	$20,688	162%
Cigna	$52,593 - $60,397	411%
Oxford	$59,116	462%

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 $13,119.
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 Southern Ocean 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.