CMS Price Transparency Data

Heart stent placement (inpatient stay)

Facility: Prov Sacred Hrt Med Ctr & Childs Hosp.

Billing Code: 322 (MS-DRG)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 322
Insurance Median: $23,686
Cash Discount Price: Unavailable
vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.85x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Heart stent placement (inpatient stay) at Prov Sacred Hrt Med Ctr & Childs Hosp. is $23,686. 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 1.85x the Medicare baseline. Located in 101 West 8Th Avenue, Spokane, WA.

Cash / Self-Pay

Unavailable

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$23,686

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: $23,686 (185%)

Ins. Median: $23,686 (185% 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
Kaiser	$16,392	128%
UnitedHealthcare	$16,392 - $46,541	128%
Aetna	$16,883 - $47,928	132%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$17,047 - $41,041	133%
Providence Health Plan	$17,047 - $30,755	133%
Blue Shield	$17,703 - $48,579	138%
Molina	$17,703 - $27,702	138%
Community Health Plan	$18,031	141%
Humana	$18,031	141%
Cigna	$19,670 - $48,813	154%
Coordinated Care	$30,325	237%

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 Prov Sacred Hrt Med Ctr & Childs Hosp. 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.