CMS Price Transparency Data

Heart stent placement (inpatient stay)

Facility: East Cooper Medical Center

Billing Code: 322 (MS-DRG)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 322
  • Insurance Median: $13,664
  • Cash Discount Price: $36,097
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.07x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Heart stent placement (inpatient stay) at East Cooper Medical Center is $13,664. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $36,097. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $12,807.1, this hospital’s rate is 1.07x the Medicare baseline. Located in 2000 Hospital Dr, Mount Pleasant, SC.
Cash / Self-Pay
$36,097

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$13,664

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: $36,097 (282%)
Insurance Median: $13,664 (107%)
Cash: $36,097 (282% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $13,664 (107% 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.

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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
Absolute Total Care $13,014 - $22,774 102%
Aetna $13,014 102%
Devoted Health $13,014 102%
Humana $13,014 102%
UnitedHealthcare $13,144 - $58,399 103%
Molina $13,274 - $18,870 104%
Cigna $13,404 - $31,900 105%
Clover Insurance Company $13,534 106%
Select Health $13,664 - $24,856 107%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $22,205 - $39,800 173%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 2000 Hospital Dr, Mount Pleasant, SC 29464
  • CMS Rating: ★★★★☆
  • Ownership Type: Proprietary
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals