CMS Price Transparency Data

Heart stent placement (inpatient stay)

Facility: Baylor Scott & White Medical Center - Marble Falls

Billing Code: 322 (MS-DRG)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 322
Insurance Median: $19,225
Cash Discount Price: Unavailable
vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.50x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Heart stent placement (inpatient stay) at Baylor Scott & White Medical Center - Marble Falls is $19,225. 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 1.50x the Medicare baseline. Located in 810 W Highway 71, Marble Falls, TX.

Cash / Self-Pay

Unavailable

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$19,225

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: $19,225 (150%)

Ins. Median: $19,225 (150% 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
Bluebell Creameries	$9,951	78%
Baylor Scott & White Health Plan	$14,705 - $27,862	115%
Humana	$15,479 - $30,805	121%
Superior Health Plan	$15,479	121%
Triwest	$15,479	121%
University Of Mary Hardin-Baylor	$15,568	122%
Corvel	$16,216	127%
Prime Health Services	$16,216	127%
American Health Plan	$16,253	127%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$16,253 - $24,667	127%
Healthspring	$16,253	127%
Procare Advantage	$16,253	127%
UnitedHealthcare	$17,801 - $24,967	139%
Sedgwick	$19,225	150%
Cigna	$22,427 - $26,385	175%
Healthsmart	$24,262 - $32,902	189%
Private Health Care System	$26,466	207%
Aetna	$33,685	263%

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 Baylor Scott & White Medical Center - Marble Falls 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.