CMS Price Transparency Data

Heart stent placement (inpatient stay)

Facility: St Peter's Hospital

Billing Code: 322 (MS-DRG)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 322
Insurance Median: $18,482
Cash Discount Price: $51,240
vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.44x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Heart stent placement (inpatient stay) at St Peter's Hospital is $18,482. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $51,240. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $12,807.1, this hospital’s rate is 1.44x the Medicare baseline. Located in 315 South Manning Boulevard, Albany, NY.

Cash / Self-Pay

$51,240

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$18,482

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: $51,240 (400%)

Insurance Median: $18,482 (144%)

Cash: $51,240 (400% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $18,482 (144% 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
Wellpath	$3,000	23%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$16,172 - $16,502	126%
Medicare (plans)	$16,495 - $18,436	129%
Eddy Seniorcare Pace	$16,502	129%
Secure Horizons Ma Pffs	$16,819	131%
UnitedHealthcare	$16,819 - $23,415	131%
Aetna	$17,466 - $37,882	136%
Medicaid / KanCare	$17,492	137%
Hudson Headwaters Pace	$18,028	141%
Nascentia Health Plus	$18,482	144%
Harvard Pilgrim Healthcare	$23,415	183%
Fidelis Care	$29,703	232%
1199 National Benefit Fund	$37,882	296%
Allied Benefit Systems	$37,882	296%
Asr Health Benefits	$37,882	296%
Christian Brother Services	$37,882	296%
Geha	$37,882	296%
Lucent Health	$37,882	296%
Luminare Health	$37,882	296%
Medical Mutual	$37,882	296%
Meritain	$37,882	296%
Trustmark Small Business Benefits	$37,882	296%
Capital District Physicians Health Plan	$48,750	381%
Emblem Health	$48,997	383%
Nova	$48,997	383%

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 $51,240.
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 St Peter's Hospital 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.