CMS Price Transparency Data

Heart stent placement (inpatient stay)

Facility: Metropolitan Hospital Center

Billing Code: 322 (MS-DRG)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 322
Insurance Median: $58,323
Cash Discount Price: Unavailable
vs. Medicare Baseline: 4.55x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Heart stent placement (inpatient stay) at Metropolitan Hospital Center is $58,323. 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 4.55x the Medicare baseline. Located in 1901 First Avenue, New York, NY.

Cash / Self-Pay

Unavailable

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$58,323

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: $58,323 (455%)

Ins. Median: $58,323 (455% 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.

Elevated Commercial Rate Alert (Value-Gap)

The negotiated rate at this facility is 455% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 355%). Patients with high-deductible plans or out-of-network benefits may face excessive out-of-pocket costs.

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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
Oscar	$17,861	139%
Local 1199	$22,713	177%
Oxford	$30,822 - $58,323	241%
Aetna	$32,113 - $58,323	251%
Cigna	$33,915	265%
Emblem	$34,597 - $58,323	270%
United	$39,236 - $45,424	306%
Multiplan	$39,978	312%
Healthfirst	$54,240	424%
Senior Whole Health	$55,283 - $58,323	432%
Centerlight	$57,156	446%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$58,323	455%
Elderplan	$58,323	455%
Fidelis	$58,323 - $82,818	455%
Hamaspik	$58,323	455%
Vaccn	$58,323	455%
Villagecare Max	$58,323	455%
Vnsny	$58,323	455%
Wellcare	$59,197	462%
Metroplus	$60,072	469%
Centers Plan For Healthy Living	$60,656	474%

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 Metropolitan Hospital 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.