CMS Price Transparency Data

Heart stent placement (inpatient stay)

Facility: Parkland Health & Hospital System

Billing Code: 322 (MS-DRG)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 322
Insurance Median: $90,277
Cash Discount Price: $60,185
vs. Medicare Baseline: 7.05x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Heart stent placement (inpatient stay) at Parkland Health & Hospital System is $90,277. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $60,185. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $12,807.1, this hospital’s rate is 7.05x the Medicare baseline. Located in 5200 Harry Hines Blvd, Dallas, TX.

Cash / Self-Pay

$60,185

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$90,277

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: $60,185 (470%)

Insurance Median: $90,277 (705%)

Cash: $60,185 (470% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $90,277 (705% 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.

Elevated Commercial Rate Alert (Value-Gap)

The negotiated rate at this facility is 705% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 605%). Patients with high-deductible plans or out-of-network benefits may face excessive out-of-pocket costs.

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Out-of-Pocket Cost Estimator

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

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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
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$36,111 - $108,333	282%
Cigna	$70,717 - $90,277	552%
Care Improvement Plus [1104]	$85,653	669%
Procare Advantage [2104]	$85,653	669%
Triwest Healthcare Alliance [1409]	$85,653	669%
UnitedHealthcare	$85,653 - $100,358	669%
Medicare (plans)	$88,223 - $94,219	689%
Wellcare Of Texas [1330]	$88,223	689%
Aetna	$90,277	705%
Great West Healthcare [1037]	$90,277	705%

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 $60,185.
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 Parkland Health & Hospital System 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.