CMS Price Transparency Data

Total hip replacement

Facility: University of Arkansas Medical Sciences

Billing Code: 27130 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 27130
  • Insurance Median: $12,364
  • Cash Discount Price: $4,137
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 0.94x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Total hip replacement at University of Arkansas Medical Sciences is $12,364. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $4,137. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $13,116.76, this hospital’s rate is 0.94x the Medicare baseline. Located in 4301 West Markham Street Mail Slot 612, Little Rock, AR.
Cash / Self-Pay
$4,137

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$12,364

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: $4,137 (32%)
Insurance Median: $12,364 (94%)
Cash: $4,137 (32% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $12,364 (94% 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.

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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
Cigna $2,261 - $12,484 17%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $6,895 - $16,588 53%
Triwest $11,644 89%
UnitedHealthcare $11,949 - $12,364 91%
Medicare (plans) $12,004 - $12,244 92%
Va $12,004 92%
Aetna $12,124 92%
Tribute Health $12,124 92%
Wellcare By Allwell $12,244 93%
Wellcare Non $12,244 93%
Humana $12,364 94%
Primewell Health Services $12,364 - $33,731 94%
Essence Healthcare $12,484 95%
Devoted Health Plan $12,604 96%
Health Advantage $16,588 126%
Ambetter / Centene $17,646 135%
Northwest Health Plan $20,347 155%
Qualchoice Novasys $20,347 155%
Vantos $20,407 156%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 4301 West Markham Street Mail Slot 612, Little Rock, AR 72205
  • CMS Rating: ★★☆☆☆
  • Ownership Type: Government - State
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals