CMS Price Transparency Data

Heart stent placement (inpatient stay)

Facility: PAM Specialty Hospital of Corpus Christi North

Billing Code: 322 (MS-DRG)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 322
  • Insurance Median: $23,220
  • Cash Discount Price: Unavailable
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.81x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Heart stent placement (inpatient stay) at PAM Specialty Hospital of Corpus Christi North is $23,220. 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 1.81x the Medicare baseline. Located in 345 S Water St, Corpus Christi, TX.
Cash / Self-Pay
Unavailable

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$23,220

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: $23,220 (181%)
Ins. Median: $23,220 (181% 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
Ambetter / Centene $23,220 181%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $23,220 181%
Christus Health Plan $23,220 181%
Christus Spohn Health Plan $23,220 181%
Cigna $23,220 181%
Ilumed Aco Reach $23,220 181%
Imperial Insurance Of Texas $23,220 181%
UnitedHealthcare $23,220 181%
Wellcare Complete $23,220 181%
Wellmed $23,220 181%
Wellpoint (Amerigroup) $23,220 181%
Texas Independence Health Plan $24,381 190%
Velocity Provider Ppo Network $27,864 218%
Prime Health Services $30,186 - $34,830 236%
Fci Three Rivers $34,830 272%
Ninety Degree Benefits $34,830 272%
Sana Benefits $34,830 272%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 345 S Water St, Corpus Christi, TX 78401
  • CMS Rating: No CMS Rating
  • Ownership Type: N/A
  • Hospital Type: PART A PROVIDER - HOSPITAL