CMS Price Transparency Data

Heart stent placement (inpatient stay)

Facility: Beloit Health System

Billing Code: 322 (MS-DRG)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 322
Insurance Median: $14,422
Cash Discount Price: Unavailable
vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.13x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Heart stent placement (inpatient stay) at Beloit Health System is $14,422. 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 1.13x the Medicare baseline. Located in 1969 W Hart Rd, Beloit, WI.

Cash / Self-Pay

Unavailable

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$14,422

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: $14,422 (113%)

Ins. Median: $14,422 (113% 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
Aetna	$14,422	113%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$14,422 - $38,467	113%
Cook Children'S Health Plan (Cchp)	$14,422	113%
Dean Health	$14,422 - $31,096	113%
Humana	$14,422 - $36,979	113%
Independent Care Health Plan	$14,422	113%
Managed Health Services	$14,422	113%
Molina Healthcare	$14,422	113%
Quartz	$14,422	113%
UnitedHealthcare	$14,422 - $28,788	113%
Wellcare	$14,422	113%
Naphcare	$21,633	169%
The Alliance	$50,749	396%

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 Beloit Health System 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.