CMS Price Transparency Data

Hip or knee replacement (inpatient stay)

Facility: Central Peninsula General Hospital

Billing Code: 470 (MS-DRG)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 470
  • Insurance Median: $84,182
  • Cash Discount Price: $93,535
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 5.99x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Hip or knee replacement (inpatient stay) at Central Peninsula General Hospital is $84,182. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $93,535. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $14,044.15, this hospital’s rate is 5.99x the Medicare baseline. Located in 250 Hospital Place, Soldotna, AK.
Cash / Self-Pay
$93,535

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$84,182

Median negotiated contract rate across all mapped commercial carriers.

Medicare Reference Rate
$14,044.15

Standard federal government reimbursement rate for this code.

Visual Cost Comparison vs. Medicare

Medicare Reference Baseline: $14,044.15 (100%)
Cash / Self-Pay: $93,535 (666%)
Insurance Median: $84,182 (599%)
Cash: $93,535 (666% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $84,182 (599% of Medicare)

Understanding this gauge: We use the federal Medicare rate of $14,044.15 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 599% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 499%). 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
Kenai Peninsula Premera - All Other Plans $56,121 400%
Kenai Peninsula School $56,121 400%
Moda Cph - All Other Plans $56,121 400%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $79,686 567%
Moda Non-Cph $82,311 586%
Cigna $84,088 599%
Aetna $84,182 599%
UnitedHealthcare $84,182 599%
Rehn - All Plans $86,988 619%
Geha - All Plans $90,729 646%
Multiplan Primary - All Other Plans $90,729 646%
Vnpn - All Plans $90,729 646%
First Choice Ppo - All Plans $91,664 653%
Multiplan Comp $91,664 653%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 250 Hospital Place, Soldotna, AK 99669
  • CMS Rating: ★★☆☆☆
  • Ownership Type: Voluntary non-profit - Other
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals