CMS Price Transparency Data

Heart stent placement (inpatient stay)

Facility: PAM Specialty Hospital of Las Vegas

Billing Code: 322 (MS-DRG)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 322
Insurance Median: $25,163
Cash Discount Price: Unavailable
vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.96x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Heart stent placement (inpatient stay) at PAM Specialty Hospital of Las Vegas is $25,163. 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 1.96x the Medicare baseline. Located in 2500 N Tenaya Way, Las Vegas, NV.

Cash / Self-Pay

Unavailable

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$25,163

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: $25,163 (196%)

Ins. Median: $25,163 (196% 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
Aetna	$25,163	196%
Alignment Health	$25,163	196%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$25,163	196%
Carelon Health Of Nevada	$25,163	196%
Healthchoice	$25,163	196%
Hometown Health	$25,163	196%
Humana	$25,163	196%
Ilumed Aco Reach	$25,163	196%
Scan Health Plan	$25,163	196%
Silver Summit	$25,163 - $28,182	196%
Imperial Health	$26,421 - $31,454	206%
Molina	$27,679	216%
Velocity Provider Ppo Network	$30,195	236%
Prime Health Services	$32,712 - $37,744	255%

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 PAM Specialty Hospital of Las Vegas 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.