CMS Price Transparency Data

Total knee replacement

Facility: Northwest Medical Center Sahuarita

Billing Code: 27447 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 27447
  • Insurance Median: $13,580
  • Cash Discount Price: $22,275
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.04x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Total knee replacement at Northwest Medical Center Sahuarita is $13,580. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $22,275. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $13,116.76, this hospital’s rate is 1.04x the Medicare baseline. Located in 16260 South Rancho Sahuarita Boulevard, Sahuarita, AZ.
Cash / Self-Pay
$22,275

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$13,580

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: $22,275 (170%)
Insurance Median: $13,580 (104%)
Cash: $22,275 (170% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $13,580 (104% 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
Aetna $7,413 - $13,461 57%
Medicaid / KanCare $8,839 - $9,458 67%
Mercy Care $8,839 - $13,461 67%
Cigna $12,748 - $13,461 97%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $13,461 - $21,667 103%
Humana $13,461 103%
Medicare (plans) $13,461 103%
Node Caremore Mcr Adv $13,461 103%
Node Mercy Care Mcr Adv $13,461 103%
UnitedHealthcare $13,461 - $18,626 103%
Node Non Par Hospice Agree $13,700 104%
Node Triwest $13,700 - $14,673 104%
Node Va $13,700 104%
Node Clover Health Mcr Adv $13,837 105%
Node Devoted Health Mcr Adv $13,864 106%
Banner Mcr Adv $14,134 108%
Node Banner Mcr Adv $14,134 108%
Node Wellcare Mcr Adv $14,134 108%
Node Us Dept Of Labor $17,125 131%
Ambetter / Centene $19,317 147%
Node Health Choice Health Exchange $20,413 156%
Self Pay $22,275 170%
Node Fusion Network $24,660 188%
Node J Allen Inmate Health Svcs $26,030 198%
Coventry Work Comp Al $74,250 566%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 16260 South Rancho Sahuarita Boulevard, Sahuarita, AZ 85629
  • CMS Rating: ★★★☆☆
  • Ownership Type: Voluntary non-profit - Private
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals