CMS Price Transparency Data

Hip or knee replacement (inpatient stay)

Facility: Northwest Medical Center

Billing Code: 470 (MS-DRG)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 470
  • Insurance Median: $16,891
  • Cash Discount Price: Unavailable
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.20x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Hip or knee replacement (inpatient stay) at Northwest Medical Center is $16,891. 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 1.20x the Medicare baseline. Located in 6200 North La Cholla Boulevard, Tucson, AZ.
Cash / Self-Pay
Unavailable

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$16,891

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: $16,891 (120%)
Ins. Median: $16,891 (120% 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
UnitedHealthcare $2,500 - $25,006 18%
Humana $14,900 106%
Aetna $14,980 - $21,401 107%
Cigna $14,980 - $25,620 107%
Medicare (plans) $14,980 - $16,263 107%
Node Caremore Mcr Adv $14,980 107%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $15,250 - $51,418 109%
Fresenius Health $15,279 109%
Node Devoted Health Mcr Adv $15,428 110%
Node Banner Mcr Adv $15,727 112%
Scan Health Plan $15,727 112%
Wellcare $15,727 112%
Pascua Yaqui Tribe $16,394 117%
Coventry Medical Center $16,561 118%
Triwest $16,614 118%
Node Clover Health Mcr Adv $16,725 119%
Node Va $16,891 120%
Magellan $17,075 122%
Health Net $19,916 142%
Ambetter / Centene $21,843 156%
Node Us Dept Of Labor $23,756 169%
Node Health Choice Health Exchange $24,343 173%
Node J Allen Inmate Health Svcs $25,958 185%
Node Fusion Network $29,808 212%
Seven Corners $35,075 250%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 6200 North La Cholla Boulevard, Tucson, AZ 85741
  • CMS Rating: ★★☆☆☆
  • Ownership Type: Proprietary
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals