CMS Price Transparency Data

Hip or knee replacement (inpatient stay)

Facility: Flagstaff Medical Center

Billing Code: 470 (MS-DRG)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 470
Insurance Median: $25,981
Cash Discount Price: Unavailable
vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.85x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Hip or knee replacement (inpatient stay) at Flagstaff Medical Center is $25,981. 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 1.85x the Medicare baseline. Located in 1200 North Beaver Street, Flagstaff, AZ.

Cash / Self-Pay

Unavailable

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$25,981

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: $25,981 (185%)

Ins. Median: $25,981 (185% 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.

Out-of-Pocket Cost Estimator

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Your Coinsurance Rate (%)

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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
Auto Insurance	$5,000	36%
Health Net Federal	$19,446	138%
Health Choice	$24,378 - $47,537	174%
Humana	$24,378	174%
UnitedHealthcare	$24,378	174%
Va Pccc Triwest	$24,840	177%
Aetna	$25,981	185%
Fmc 30/70	$25,981	185%
Medicare (plans)	$25,981	185%
Mercy Care Advantage	$25,981	185%
Rehabilitation Hospital Of Northern Arizona	$25,981	185%
Snf Fmc	$25,981	185%
United Behavioral Health	$25,981	185%
University Of Arizona Health Plans	$25,981	185%
Wellcare By Allwell	$25,981	185%
Fmc Ihs	$26,475	189%
Wellcare	$26,475	189%
Devoted	$27,280	194%
Ambetter / Centene	$27,959	199%
Pnoa	$36,567	260%
Naphcare	$52,951	377%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$57,544 - $71,931	410%
Copperpoint	$71,931	512%

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 $X.
Request and sign a "Waiver of Insurance Submission" to prevent automatic billing.
Verify MS-DRG Code matches exactly: 470.

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Contact your insurance company to confirm Flagstaff Medical Center is fully in-network.
Ask your insurer if "Prior Authorization" is required for MS-DRG code 470.
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.