CMS Price Transparency Data

Heart stent placement (inpatient stay)

Facility: Erlanger Medical Center

Billing Code: 322 (MS-DRG)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 322
  • Insurance Median: $16,152
  • Cash Discount Price: Unavailable
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.26x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Heart stent placement (inpatient stay) at Erlanger Medical Center is $16,152. 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 1.26x the Medicare baseline. Located in 975 E 3Rd St, Chattanooga, TN.
Cash / Self-Pay
Unavailable

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$16,152

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: $16,152 (126%)
Ins. Median: $16,152 (126% 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

Estimate whether it is more economical to use your insurance or pay the upfront self-pay cash rate.

Input your details and click calculate to compare out-of-pocket costs.

Commercial Insurance Negotiated Rates

Negotiated contract ranges established by major commercial carriers at this facility.

Carrier / Plan Group Contract Rate Range vs. Medicare Reference
Bluecare $6,702 - $16,309 52%
Amerigroup $6,762 53%
UnitedHealthcare $9,290 - $23,614 73%
Caresource $9,609 - $33,747 75%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $12,514 - $21,774 98%
Cigna $12,998 - $18,401 101%
Ambetter / Centene $13,089 102%
Atrio Health $14,298 112%
Alexian $15,681 122%
Clover $15,681 122%
Humana $15,681 - $17,187 122%
Upmc $15,681 122%
Aetna $16,152 126%
American Health $16,152 126%
Wellpoint $16,152 126%
Devoted Health $16,324 127%
Nhc $16,466 129%
Pnoa $18,849 147%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 975 E 3Rd St, Chattanooga, TN 37403
  • CMS Rating: ★★★★☆
  • Ownership Type: Government - Hospital District or Authority
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals