CMS Price Transparency Data

Heart stent placement (inpatient stay)

Facility: Starr Regional Medical Center Athens

Billing Code: 322 (MS-DRG)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 322
  • Insurance Median: $13,528
  • Cash Discount Price: $17,246
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.06x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Heart stent placement (inpatient stay) at Starr Regional Medical Center Athens is $13,528. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $17,246. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $12,807.1, this hospital’s rate is 1.06x the Medicare baseline. Located in 1114 W Madison Ave, Athens, TN.
Cash / Self-Pay
$17,246

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$13,528

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: $17,246 (135%)
Insurance Median: $13,528 (106%)
Cash: $17,246 (135% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $13,528 (106% 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
Aetna $2,043 - $13,528 16%
Cigna $2,287 - $13,528 18%
UnitedHealthcare $3,234 - $13,528 25%
Humana $3,765 - $13,799 29%
Advantra $13,528 106%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $13,528 - $21,419 106%
Medicare (plans) $13,528 106%
Pyramid $13,528 106%
Secure Horizons $13,528 106%
Tennessee Rural Health Improvement Association $13,671 107%
Devoted Health $13,934 109%
Healthspring $14,205 111%
Signature Health $14,340 112%
Tricare $18,821 147%
Peach State Health Plan $40,584 317%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 1114 W Madison Ave, Athens, TN 37371
  • CMS Rating: ★★★☆☆
  • Ownership Type: Proprietary
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals