CMS Price Transparency Data

Heart stent placement (inpatient stay)

Facility: Coastal Carolina Hospital

Billing Code: 322 (MS-DRG)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 322
Insurance Median: $14,292
Cash Discount Price: $36,767
vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.12x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Heart stent placement (inpatient stay) at Coastal Carolina Hospital is $14,292. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $36,767. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $12,807.1, this hospital’s rate is 1.12x the Medicare baseline. Located in 1000 Medical Center Drive, Hardeeville, SC.

Cash / Self-Pay

$36,767

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$14,292

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: $36,767 (287%)

Insurance Median: $14,292 (112%)

Cash: $36,767 (287% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $14,292 (112% 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
Absolute Total Care	$13,612 - $23,821	106%
Aetna	$13,612	106%
Devoted Health	$13,612	106%
Humana	$13,612	106%
UnitedHealthcare	$13,612 - $90,594	106%
Molina	$13,884 - $22,459	108%
Cigna	$14,020	109%
Clover Insurance Company	$14,156	111%
Select Health	$14,292 - $25,998	112%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$36,767 - $71,463	287%

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 $36,767.
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 Coastal Carolina 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.