CMS Price Transparency Data

Hip or knee replacement (inpatient stay)

Facility: Western Arizona Regional Medical Center

Billing Code: 470 (MS-DRG)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 470
  • Insurance Median: $15,963
  • Cash Discount Price: Unavailable
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.14x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Hip or knee replacement (inpatient stay) at Western Arizona Regional Medical Center is $15,963. 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 1.14x the Medicare baseline. Located in 2735 Silver Creek Road, Bullhead City, AZ.
Cash / Self-Pay
Unavailable

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$15,963

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: $15,963 (114%)
Ins. Median: $15,963 (114% 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
Sierra Health Plan $1,530 - $3,696 11%
Health Direct Partners $3,743 27%
Laughlin Healthcare $3,743 27%
Humana $15,204 108%
Medicare (plans) $15,204 108%
Node Health Choice Mcr Adv $15,204 108%
Node Triwest $15,479 110%
Healthnet $15,659 111%
Node Va $15,789 112%
Aetna $15,963 114%
Magellan $15,963 114%
Mercy Care Mcr Adv $15,963 114%
Node Banner Mcr Adv $15,963 114%
Node Devoted Health Mcr Adv $15,963 114%
Onecare $15,963 114%
Coventry Work Comp Al $16,561 118%
Node Us Dept Of Labor $22,315 159%
Node Az Complete Health Exchange $26,314 187%
Node Health Choice Integrated Care $27,747 198%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $34,801 - $57,737 248%
Node Health Choice Health Exchange $38,245 272%
UnitedHealthcare $38,697 276%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 2735 Silver Creek Road, Bullhead City, AZ 86442
  • CMS Rating: ★★☆☆☆
  • Ownership Type: Proprietary
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals