CMS Price Transparency Data

Hip or knee replacement (inpatient stay)

Facility: Grandview Medical Center

Billing Code: 470 (MS-DRG)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 470
  • Insurance Median: $12,489
  • Cash Discount Price: Unavailable
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 0.89x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Hip or knee replacement (inpatient stay) at Grandview Medical Center is $12,489. 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 $14,044.15, this hospital’s rate is 0.89x the Medicare baseline. Located in 3690 Grandview Parkway, Birmingham, AL.
Cash / Self-Pay
Unavailable

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$12,489

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%)
Insurance Median: $12,489 (89%)
Ins. Median: $12,489 (89% 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.

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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
Healthchoice $1,500 11%
Natl Comp Care $2,802 20%
Coventry Work Comp Al $3,033 22%
First Health $3,033 22%
Novanet $3,132 22%
UnitedHealthcare $3,135 - $22,443 22%
Alabama Wc $3,297 23%
Viva Health $3,763 - $12,833 27%
Alamed $4,392 31%
Healthspring $9,934 71%
Blue Advantage $12,169 87%
Humana $12,808 91%
Victory Health $12,808 91%
Medicare (plans) $12,833 - $13,371 91%
Select Health $12,961 92%
Cigna $13,089 - $20,035 93%
Aetna $13,217 94%
Node Wellcare Mcr Adv $13,295 95%
Node Devoted Health Mcr Adv $13,637 97%
Node Clover Health Mcr Adv $13,744 98%
Node Va $13,880 99%
Choicecare $16,396 117%
Ambetter / Centene $18,571 132%
Node Us Dept Of Labor $19,820 141%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $20,686 147%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 3690 Grandview Parkway, Birmingham, AL 35243
  • CMS Rating: ★★★☆☆
  • Ownership Type: Proprietary
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals