CMS Price Transparency Data

Hip or knee replacement (inpatient stay)

Facility: USC Verdugo Hills Hospital

Billing Code: 470 (MS-DRG)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 470
Insurance Median: $21,779
Cash Discount Price: Unavailable
vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.55x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Hip or knee replacement (inpatient stay) at USC Verdugo Hills Hospital is $21,779. 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 1.55x the Medicare baseline. Located in 1812 Verdugo Blvd, Glendale, CA.

Cash / Self-Pay

Unavailable

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$21,779

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: $21,779 (155%)

Ins. Median: $21,779 (155% 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.

Out-of-Pocket Cost Estimator

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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
Healthnet	$18,770 - $19,065	134%
Aetna	$19,065 - $22,692	136%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$19,065 - $69,805	136%
Blue Shield	$19,065 - $23,986	136%
Facey Medical Group	$19,065 - $22,878	136%
Kaiser Permanente	$19,065	136%
Pacific Pace	$19,065	136%
UnitedHealthcare	$19,065 - $31,275	136%
Providence Health Plan	$22,306 - $25,598	159%
Imperial Health	$23,725	169%
Cigna	$32,108	229%
Monarch Health Plan	$36,109 - $39,118	257%
Kaweah Delta Health Care	$41,481	295%
Health Plan Of Nevada/Sierra	$55,674	396%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Request a "Self-Pay classification" with the billing desk before receiving care.
Ask for a written "Prompt-Pay Discount" agreement quoting the price of $X.
Request and sign a "Waiver of Insurance Submission" to prevent automatic billing.
Verify MS-DRG Code matches exactly: 470.

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Contact your insurance company to confirm USC Verdugo Hills Hospital is fully in-network.
Ask your insurer if "Prior Authorization" is required for MS-DRG code 470.
Confirm the specific physician or imaging center is also in-network (not just the hospital building).
Audit your Explanation of Benefits (EOB) against the final itemized hospital invoice.