CMS Price Transparency Data

Total knee replacement

Facility: Antelope Valley Hospital

Billing Code: 27447 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 27447
  • Insurance Median: $16,760
  • Cash Discount Price: $26,928
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.28x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Total knee replacement at Antelope Valley Hospital is $16,760. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $26,928. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $13,116.76, this hospital’s rate is 1.28x the Medicare baseline. Located in 1600 W Ave J, Lancaster, CA.
Cash / Self-Pay
$26,928

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$16,760

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: $26,928 (205%)
Insurance Median: $16,760 (128%)
Cash: $26,928 (205% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $16,760 (128% 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
Blue Shield Of California $550 4%
Blue Shield $6,042 - $21,183 46%
Aetna $6,889 53%
Alignment Healthcare $16,432 125%
Central Health Plan Of California $16,432 125%
Citizens Choice Healthplan $16,432 125%
Health Net Of California $16,432 - $23,004 125%
L.A. Care Health Plan $16,432 125%
Wellcare $16,432 125%
Humana $16,760 128%
For Your Benefit $16,925 129%
Brand New Day $17,253 132%
Aids Foundation $18,897 144%
Align Senior Care Ca $18,897 144%
Champion Health Plan $18,897 144%
Clever Care Health Plan $19,718 150%
Ca State Prison $21,361 163%
Oscar Hp/Providence Health Network $24,648 188%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 1600 W Ave J, Lancaster, CA 93534
  • CMS Rating: ★☆☆☆☆
  • Ownership Type: Government - Hospital District or Authority
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals