CMS Price Transparency Data

Heart stent placement (inpatient stay)

Facility: Corpus Christi Medical Center,The

Billing Code: 322 (MS-DRG)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 322
Insurance Median: $16,345
Cash Discount Price: Unavailable
vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.28x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Heart stent placement (inpatient stay) at Corpus Christi Medical Center,The is $16,345. 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 1.28x the Medicare baseline. Located in 3315 S Alameda St, Corpus Christi, TX.

Cash / Self-Pay

Unavailable

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$16,345

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: $16,345 (128%)

Ins. Median: $16,345 (128% 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
Multiplan Phcs	$1,300 - $3,400	10%
Texas True Choice	$1,498	12%
Newton Ppo	$1,500	12%
Usc Health Services	$2,000	16%
Aetna	$2,196 - $16,133	17%
United	$2,751 - $48,154	21%
Cigna	$4,886 - $25,884	38%
First Health	$12,815	100%
Humana	$15,806 - $18,439	123%
Wellmed	$15,904	124%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$16,345	128%
Texas Healthcare Foundation	$16,345	128%
Triwest Healthcare Alliance	$16,345	128%
Physicians Health Choice	$16,672 - $17,162	130%
Provider Partners Health Plan Of Texas	$16,672	130%
American Health Plan	$17,162	134%
Superior Health Plan	$17,162	134%
Shared Health	$17,489	137%
Molina	$17,816	139%
Pyramid Life	$17,980	140%
Texas Independent Health Plan	$17,980	140%
Fidelis Securecare Of Tx	$18,470	144%
Corvel Corporation	$23,140	181%
Curative Administrators	$24,061	188%
Omni Healthcare	$24,542	192%
Independent Medical System	$24,567	192%
Superior	$26,348	206%

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 Corpus Christi Medical Center,The 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.