CMS Price Transparency Data

Hip or knee replacement (inpatient stay)

Facility: Providence Saint Joseph Medical Ctr

Billing Code: 470 (MS-DRG)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 470
Insurance Median: $25,507
Cash Discount Price: Unavailable
vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.82x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Hip or knee replacement (inpatient stay) at Providence Saint Joseph Medical Ctr is $25,507. 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 1.82x the Medicare baseline. Located in 501 South Buena Vista Street, Burbank, CA.

Cash / Self-Pay

Unavailable

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$25,507

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: $25,507 (182%)

Ins. Median: $25,507 (182% 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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Remaining Deductible ($)

Your Coinsurance Rate (%)

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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	$19,621 - $39,682	140%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$19,621 - $25,733	140%
Brand New Day	$19,621	140%
Brandman Centers	$19,621	140%
Caremore	$19,621	140%
Healthnet	$19,621 - $41,988	140%
Humana	$19,621	140%
Inland Empire Health Plan	$19,621	140%
Kaiser	$19,621	140%
La Care Health Plan	$19,621 - $25,507	140%
Monarch Health Plan	$19,621	140%
Scan Health Plan	$19,621	140%
UnitedHealthcare	$19,621 - $39,005	140%
Wellcare	$19,621	140%
Molina Healthcare	$20,013	143%
Central Health Plan	$21,583	154%
Blue Shield	$26,637 - $46,724	190%
Cigna	$27,128 - $33,295	193%
Multiplan	$34,410	245%
First Health/Coventry	$130,383	928%

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 Providence Saint Joseph Medical Ctr 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.