CMS Price Transparency Data

Total hip replacement

Facility: Northwest Medical Center

Billing Code: 27130 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 27130
  • Insurance Median: $13,730
  • Cash Discount Price: $23,704
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.05x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Total hip replacement at Northwest Medical Center is $13,730. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $23,704. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $13,116.76, this hospital’s rate is 1.05x the Medicare baseline. Located in 6200 North La Cholla Boulevard, Tucson, AZ.
Cash / Self-Pay
$23,704

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$13,730

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: $23,704 (181%)
Insurance Median: $13,730 (105%)
Cash: $23,704 (181% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $13,730 (105% 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
Veterans Eval Services $1,228 9%
Aetna $8,668 - $44,446 66%
Medicaid / KanCare $8,839 - $9,458 67%
Magellan $9,281 - $14,134 71%
Cigna $12,748 - $13,461 97%
Humana $13,461 103%
Medicare (plans) $13,461 103%
Node Caremore Mcr Adv $13,461 103%
Scan Health Plan $13,461 103%
UnitedHealthcare $13,461 - $49,384 103%
Pascua Yaqui Tribe $13,563 103%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $13,700 - $21,667 104%
Node Non Par Hospice Agree $13,700 104%
Node Va $13,700 104%
Triwest $13,700 104%
Fresenius Health $13,730 105%
Node Clover Health Mcr Adv $13,837 105%
Node Devoted Health Mcr Adv $13,864 106%
Node Banner Mcr Adv $14,134 108%
Wellcare $14,134 108%
Node Us Dept Of Labor $17,125 131%
Ambetter / Centene $19,317 147%
Node Health Choice Health Exchange $20,139 154%
Health Net $21,714 166%
Bridgehealth Medical $22,500 172%
Self Pay $23,704 181%
Node Fusion Network $24,660 188%
Node J Allen Inmate Health Svcs $26,030 198%
Seven Corners $31,510 240%
First Health Coventry $51,853 395%
Coventry Medical Center $59,261 452%
Multiplan $81,978 625%
Prime Health $83,953 640%
Healthsmart $88,892 678%

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