CMS Price Transparency Data

Heart stent placement (inpatient stay)

Facility: Memorial Hermann Hospital System

Billing Code: 322 (MS-DRG)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 322
Insurance Median: $17,884
Cash Discount Price: Unavailable
vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.40x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Heart stent placement (inpatient stay) at Memorial Hermann Hospital System is $17,884. 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 1.40x the Medicare baseline. Located in 1635 North Loop West, Houston, TX.

Cash / Self-Pay

Unavailable

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$17,884

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: $17,884 (140%)

Ins. Median: $17,884 (140% 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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Commercial Insurance Negotiated Rates

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

Carrier / Plan Group	Contract Rate Range	vs. Medicare Reference
Kelseycare	$17,347	135%
Aetna	$17,884 - $29,509	140%
Amerivantage	$17,884	140%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$17,884	140%
Christus Health	$17,884	140%
Cigna	$17,884	140%
Devoted Health	$17,884	140%
Humana	$17,884	140%
Kaiser Permanente	$17,884	140%
Memorial Hermann	$17,884	140%
Tdc Prisoner	$17,884	140%
UnitedHealthcare	$17,884 - $28,614	140%
Wellcare	$17,884	140%
Wellpoint	$17,884 - $28,614	140%
Community Health	$19,672 - $28,614	154%
Molina Healthcare	$19,672 - $34,516	154%
Procare Advantage	$20,567	161%
United Kelseyseybold	$27,720	216%
Oscar	$28,614	223%
Superior Healthplan	$28,614	223%
90 Degrees	$33,980	265%

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 $X.
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 Memorial Hermann 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.