CMS Price Transparency Data

Heart stent placement (inpatient stay)

Facility: Forbes Hospital

Billing Code: 322 (MS-DRG)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 322
Insurance Median: $13,783
Cash Discount Price: Unavailable
vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.08x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Heart stent placement (inpatient stay) at Forbes Hospital is $13,783. 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 1.08x the Medicare baseline. Located in 2570 Haymaker Road, Monroeville, PA.

Cash / Self-Pay

Unavailable

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$13,783

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: $13,783 (108%)

Ins. Median: $13,783 (108% 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
Highmark	$10,730 - $37,754	84%
Life Pittsburgh	$12,822	100%
The Health Plan Of The Upper Ohio Valley	$12,822 - $14,104	100%
UnitedHealthcare	$12,822 - $13,848	100%
Aetna	$13,335 - $30,606	104%
Amerihealth	$13,463	105%
Geisinger	$13,463	105%
Highmark Wholecare	$13,591	106%
Humana	$13,591	106%
Medicare (plans)	$13,591 - $14,873	106%
Cigna	$13,719 - $30,017	107%
Jefferson Health Plans	$13,848	108%
Molina	$13,976	109%
American Health Plans	$14,104	110%
University Of Pittsburgh Medical Center	$14,489	113%
Martin'S Point	$22,414	175%
Medical Mutual	$30,017	234%

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 Forbes 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.