CMS Price Transparency Data

Heart stent placement (inpatient stay)

Facility: Freestone Medical Center

Billing Code: 322 (MS-DRG)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 322
Insurance Median: $12,210
Cash Discount Price: Unavailable
vs. Medicare Baseline: 0.95x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Heart stent placement (inpatient stay) at Freestone Medical Center is $12,210. 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 0.95x the Medicare baseline. Located in 125 Newman St, Fairfield, TX.

Cash / Self-Pay

Unavailable

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$12,210

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: $12,210 (95%)

Ins. Median: $12,210 (95% 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
Scott & White Commercial	$11,177	87%
Scott & White Employees	$11,177	87%
Aarp Mcare /Wellmed	$12,210	95%
Aetna	$12,210	95%
Allwell Superior Hlth	$12,210	95%
Ambetter / Centene	$12,210	95%
Care Improvement Plus	$12,210	95%
Champva	$12,210	95%
Humana	$12,210	95%
Medicare (plans)	$12,210	95%
Misc Mcare Replacement	$12,210	95%
Pphp Prov Part Hlth Plan	$12,210	95%
Scott & White Senior Care	$12,210	95%
Superior Hlth Mcare Repl	$12,210	95%
Tricare	$12,210	95%
Triwest	$12,210	95%
Triwest Va Ccn Claims	$12,210	95%
UnitedHealthcare	$12,210 - $17,932	95%
Utmb Corr Mgd Care	$12,210	95%
Va Vha Office Comm Care	$12,210	95%
Veteran'S Administration	$12,210	95%
Wellmed	$12,210	95%
Workers Compensation	$12,210	95%
Mcaid	$17,932	140%
Misc Mcaid Hmo	$17,932	140%
Superior Health Chip	$17,932	140%
Tx Childrens Mcaid	$17,932	140%

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 Freestone Medical Center 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.