CMS Price Transparency Data

Total knee replacement

Facility: University of Arkansas Medical Sciences

Billing Code: 27447 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 27447
Insurance Median: $11,949
Cash Discount Price: $1,677
vs. Medicare Baseline: 0.91x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Total knee replacement at University of Arkansas Medical Sciences is $11,949. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $1,677. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $13,116.76, this hospital’s rate is 0.91x the Medicare baseline. Located in 4301 West Markham Street Mail Slot 612, Little Rock, AR.

Cash / Self-Pay

$1,677

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$11,949

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: $1,677 (13%)

Insurance Median: $11,949 (91%)

Cash: $1,677 (13% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $11,949 (91% 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.

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
Cigna	$2,261 - $12,484	17%
Triwest	$5,822 - $11,644	44%
Medicare (plans)	$6,002 - $12,244	46%
Va	$6,002 - $12,004	46%
Aetna	$6,062 - $12,124	46%
Tribute Health	$6,062 - $12,124	46%
Wellcare By Allwell	$6,122 - $12,244	47%
Wellcare Non	$6,122 - $12,244	47%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$6,182 - $16,588	47%
Humana	$6,182 - $12,364	47%
Primewell Health Services	$6,182 - $33,731	47%
UnitedHealthcare	$6,182 - $12,364	47%
Essence Healthcare	$6,242 - $12,484	48%
Devoted Health Plan	$6,302 - $12,604	48%
Ambetter / Centene	$8,823 - $17,646	67%
Northwest Health Plan	$10,173 - $20,347	78%
Qualchoice Novasys	$10,173 - $20,347	78%
Vantos	$10,203 - $20,407	78%
Health Advantage	$16,588	126%

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 $1,677.
Request and sign a "Waiver of Insurance Submission" to prevent automatic billing.
Verify CPT Code matches exactly: 27447.

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Contact your insurance company to confirm University of Arkansas Medical Sciences is fully in-network.
Ask your insurer if "Prior Authorization" is required for CPT code 27447.
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.