CMS Price Transparency Data

Hip or knee replacement (inpatient stay)

Facility: Saint Francis Medical Center

Billing Code: 470 (MS-DRG)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 470
  • Insurance Median: $19,290
  • Cash Discount Price: $19,290
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.37x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Hip or knee replacement (inpatient stay) at Saint Francis Medical Center is $19,290. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $19,290. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $14,044.15, this hospital’s rate is 1.37x the Medicare baseline. Located in 3630 East Imperial Highway, Lynwood, CA.
Cash / Self-Pay
$19,290

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$19,290

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%)
Cash / Self-Pay: $19,290 (137%)
Insurance Median: $19,290 (137%)
Cash: $19,290 (137% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $19,290 (137% 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
Alignment $19,290 137%
Altamed $19,290 137%
Avanti Hospitals, Llc $19,290 137%
Blue Shield Of Ca, Va $19,290 137%
Blue Shield Of Promise $19,290 137%
Elite Health Plan $19,290 137%
Health Net Of Ca $19,290 - $31,347 137%
Kaiser Hospital Foundation $19,290 137%
La Care Health Plan $19,290 - $23,148 137%
Medicare (plans) $19,290 137%
Molina $19,290 137%
Renal Payer Solutions $19,290 137%
UnitedHealthcare $19,290 - $38,038 137%
Welbe Health Pace $19,290 137%
Brand New Day $19,483 - $22,327 139%
Aids Healthcare Foundation $19,676 140%
Imperial Health Plan Of Ca $20,448 146%
Tricare $25,967 185%
Aetna $26,042 185%
Multiplan $32,644 232%
Coventry Healthcare Wc, Inc. $35,168 250%
Worker Comp $36,255 258%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 3630 East Imperial Highway, Lynwood, CA 90262
  • CMS Rating: ★★★☆☆
  • Ownership Type: Voluntary non-profit - Church
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals