CMS Price Transparency Data

Total knee replacement

Facility: Mat-Su Regional Medical Center

Billing Code: 27447 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 27447
  • Insurance Median: $84,279
  • Cash Discount Price: $40,454
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 6.43x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Total knee replacement at Mat-Su Regional Medical Center is $84,279. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $40,454. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $13,116.76, this hospital’s rate is 6.43x the Medicare baseline. Located in 2500 South Woodworth Loop, Palmer, AK.
Cash / Self-Pay
$40,454

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$84,279

Median negotiated contract rate across all mapped commercial carriers.

Medicare Reference Rate
$13,116.76

Standard federal government reimbursement rate for this code.

Visual Cost Comparison vs. Medicare

Medicare Reference Baseline: $13,116.76 (100%)
Cash / Self-Pay: $40,454 (308%)
Insurance Median: $84,279 (643%)
Cash: $40,454 (308% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $84,279 (643% of Medicare)

Understanding this gauge: We use the federal Medicare rate of $13,116.76 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.

Elevated Commercial Rate Alert (Value-Gap)

The negotiated rate at this facility is 643% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 543%). Patients with high-deductible plans or out-of-network benefits may face excessive out-of-pocket costs.

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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
Veterans Eval Services $1,562 12%
Medicaid / KanCare $14,456 110%
Medicare (plans) $14,990 114%
Node Non Par Hospice Agree $15,260 116%
Node Triwest $15,260 116%
Node Va $15,260 116%
Node Us Dept Of Labor $19,075 145%
Self Pay $40,454 308%
Ak Dept Of Corrections $74,166 565%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $75,649 - $82,257 577%
Hccmca $80,908 617%
Aetna $86,302 658%
Multiplan Phcs $102,484 781%
Moda Assurance $106,529 812%
Cigna $106,799 814%
Carlie Trans Grp $114,620 874%
UnitedHealthcare $114,620 874%
First Choice Health $121,362 925%
Multiplan Mpi $122,711 936%
Plan Vista Solutions $125,408 956%
Multiplan Wc $128,105 977%
One Health $128,105 977%
First Health Group $129,453 987%
Medical Control Network Solutions $129,453 987%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 2500 South Woodworth Loop, Palmer, AK 99645
  • CMS Rating: ★★★☆☆
  • Ownership Type: Voluntary non-profit - Other
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals