CMS Price Transparency Data

Heart stent placement (inpatient stay)

Facility: Select Specialty Hospital Erie

Billing Code: 322 (MS-DRG)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 322
Insurance Median: $1,745
Cash Discount Price: Unavailable
vs. Medicare Baseline: 0.14x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Heart stent placement (inpatient stay) at Select Specialty Hospital Erie is $1,745. 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 0.14x the Medicare baseline. Located in 252 W 11Th St, Erie, PA.

Cash / Self-Pay

Unavailable

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$1,745

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: $1,745 (14%)

Ins. Median: $1,745 (14% 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	$1,501	12%
Fidelis	$1,550 - $1,750	12%
Occunet	$1,550	12%
Cigna	$1,675	13%
Phcs-Multiplan	$1,700	13%
The Health Plan	$1,745	14%
Wellcare	$1,750	14%
Highmark Wholecare-Gateway	$1,900	15%
Health America Health Assurance	$1,941 - $2,005	15%
Seven Corners	$1,943	15%
UnitedHealthcare	$1,950	15%
Naphcare	$1,951	15%
Independent Health	$1,955 - $2,053	15%
Centivo	$1,995	16%
Health Smart	$2,019 - $2,242	16%

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 Select Specialty Hospital Erie 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.