CMS Price Transparency Data

Hip or knee replacement (inpatient stay)

Facility: Encino Hospital Medical Center

Billing Code: 470 (MS-DRG)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 470
  • Insurance Median: $21,080
  • Cash Discount Price: $18,491
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.50x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Hip or knee replacement (inpatient stay) at Encino Hospital Medical Center is $21,080. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $18,491. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $14,044.15, this hospital’s rate is 1.50x the Medicare baseline. Located in 16237 Ventura Blvd, Encino, CA.
Cash / Self-Pay
$18,491

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$21,080

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: $18,491 (132%)
Insurance Median: $21,080 (150%)
Cash: $18,491 (132% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $21,080 (150% 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

Estimate whether it is more economical to use your insurance or pay the upfront self-pay cash rate.

Input your details and click calculate to compare out-of-pocket costs.

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 $18,491 132%
Blue Shield Of Ca, Va $18,491 132%
Blue Shield Of Promise $18,491 132%
Health Net Of Ca $18,491 - $33,506 132%
La Care Health Plan $18,491 132%
Managed Health Network $18,491 132%
Medicare (plans) $18,491 132%
Molina $18,491 132%
Renal Payer Solutions $18,491 132%
Tricare $18,491 - $25,889 132%
Usa Senior Care Network $18,491 132%
Brand New Day $18,676 - $22,915 133%
Aids Healthcare Foundation $18,861 134%
Imperial Health Plan Ca $19,601 140%
Corvel $21,080 150%
Zelis Healthcare $21,080 150%
Americas Choice Provider Network $21,524 153%
Multiplan $21,524 153%
Prime Health Services, Inc. $21,524 153%
Three Rivers $21,524 153%
Healthsmart Preferred Care Network $21,746 155%
Provider Select $21,968 156%
Provider Network Of America $22,190 158%
Employer Direct Healthcare $24,039 171%
Aetna $26,901 192%
Workers Comp $27,732 197%
National Healthcare Solutions, Inc (Nhsi) $29,586 211%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 16237 Ventura Blvd, Encino, CA 91436
  • CMS Rating: ★★★☆☆
  • Ownership Type: Proprietary
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals