CMS Price Transparency Data

Heart stent placement (inpatient stay)

Facility: Houston Methodist Willowbrook Hospital

Billing Code: 322 (MS-DRG)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 322
  • Insurance Median: $16,209
  • Cash Discount Price: Unavailable
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.27x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Heart stent placement (inpatient stay) at Houston Methodist Willowbrook Hospital is $16,209. 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 1.27x the Medicare baseline. Located in 18220 State Highway 249, Houston, TX.
Cash / Self-Pay
Unavailable

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$16,209

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: $16,209 (127%)
Ins. Median: $16,209 (127% 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.

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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
Aetna $9,936 - $14,957 78%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $14,736 - $27,743 115%
Humana $14,736 - $41,144 115%
Texas Monarch $14,736 115%
Triwest Healthcare $14,736 115%
UnitedHealthcare $14,736 - $40,706 115%
Cigna $15,178 - $23,986 119%
Wellpoint $15,178 119%
Molina Healthcare $15,473 - $29,472 121%
Oscar $15,473 121%
Community Health Choice $15,767 - $27,998 123%
Devoted Health $15,767 - $18,420 123%
Procare Advantage $16,209 - $18,420 127%
Texas Annual Conference $24,019 - $27,998 188%
Entrust $27,399 214%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 18220 State Highway 249, Houston, TX 77070
  • CMS Rating: ★★★★★
  • Ownership Type: Voluntary non-profit - Private
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals