CMS Price Transparency Data

Total knee replacement

Facility: Western Arizona Regional Medical Center

Billing Code: 27447 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 27447
  • Insurance Median: $15,135
  • Cash Discount Price: $24,972
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.15x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Total knee replacement at Western Arizona Regional Medical Center is $15,135. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $24,972. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $13,116.76, this hospital’s rate is 1.15x the Medicare baseline. Located in 2735 Silver Creek Road, Bullhead City, AZ.
Cash / Self-Pay
$24,972

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$15,135

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: $24,972 (190%)
Insurance Median: $15,135 (115%)
Cash: $24,972 (190% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $15,135 (115% 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 $1,226 9%
Medicaid / KanCare $1,294 - $12,390 10%
Sierra Health Plan $5,939 - $104,051 45%
Care1St $12,158 93%
Magellan $12,158 - $15,135 93%
Mercy Care $13,316 102%
Humana $14,414 110%
Medicare (plans) $14,414 110%
Node Health Choice Mcr Adv $14,414 110%
Node Non Par Hospice Agree $14,673 112%
Node Triwest $14,673 112%
Node Va $14,673 112%
Healthnet $14,846 113%
Aetna $15,135 - $128,399 115%
Mercy Care Mcr Adv $15,135 115%
Node Banner Mcr Adv $15,135 115%
Node Devoted Health Mcr Adv $15,135 115%
Onecare $15,135 115%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $15,475 - $41,620 118%
Node Us Dept Of Labor $18,341 140%
Node Az Complete Health Exchange $24,943 190%
Self Pay $24,972 190%
Node Health Choice Integrated Care $27,144 207%
UnitedHealthcare $36,682 - $146,296 280%
Node Health Choice Health Exchange $37,415 285%
Health Direct Partners $83,241 635%
Laughlin Healthcare $83,241 635%
Cigna $89,900 685%
Coventry Work Comp Al $124,861 952%
Multiplan Primary $133,186 1015%
Multiplan $143,591 1095%
Three Rivers $176,887 1349%
First Health Coventry $187,292 1428%

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