CMS Price Transparency Data

Heart stent placement (inpatient stay)

Facility: Fairfield Medical Center

Billing Code: 322 (MS-DRG)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 322
Insurance Median: $13,248
Cash Discount Price: Unavailable
vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.03x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Heart stent placement (inpatient stay) at Fairfield Medical Center is $13,248. 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 1.03x the Medicare baseline. Located in 401 North Ewing Street, Lancaster, OH.

Cash / Self-Pay

Unavailable

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$13,248

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: $13,248 (103%)

Ins. Median: $13,248 (103% 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
Cigna	$1,285	10%
Aetna	$12,875	101%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$12,875	101%
Buckeye Community Health	$12,875 - $20,309	101%
Humana	$12,875	101%
Medical Mutual	$12,875	101%
Medigold	$13,102	102%
Molina	$13,102 - $21,619	102%
UnitedHealthcare	$13,102 - $25,740	102%
The Health Plan	$13,132 - $24,495	103%
Valor Health Plan	$13,132	103%
Caresource	$13,364 - $18,197	104%
Medicare (plans)	$13,753	107%
Va Ccn	$14,098	110%
Bwc	$14,766	115%
Oscar	$21,357	167%

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 Fairfield 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.