CMS Price Transparency Data

Hip or knee replacement (inpatient stay)

Facility: Glendale Adventist Medical Center

Billing Code: 470 (MS-DRG)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 470
  • Insurance Median: $27,580
  • Cash Discount Price: $21,439
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.96x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Hip or knee replacement (inpatient stay) at Glendale Adventist Medical Center is $27,580. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $21,439. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $14,044.15, this hospital’s rate is 1.96x the Medicare baseline. Located in 1509 E Wilson Terrace, Glendale, CA.
Cash / Self-Pay
$21,439

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$27,580

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: $21,439 (153%)
Insurance Median: $27,580 (196%)
Cash: $21,439 (153% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $27,580 (196% 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
Blue Shield Mcr Adv $10,682 76%
Tricare $10,682 76%
Phcs- All Plans $11,250 80%
UnitedHealthcare $15,756 - $43,525 112%
Medi-Cal $17,821 127%
Molina Mcal $17,821 127%
Heritage Mcal $18,856 134%
Heritage Sr $19,694 140%
Alignment Hp Mcr Adv - All Plans $20,605 147%
Clever Care Mcr Adv - All Plans $20,605 147%
Healthnet Mcr Adv $20,605 147%
Molina Mcr $20,605 147%
Regal Med Group Mcal $20,605 147%
Scan Mcr Adv - All Plans $20,605 147%
Healthnet Mcal $21,168 151%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $21,430 - $32,808 153%
Bc Medi-Cal $22,434 160%
Blue Shield Medi-Cal $23,299 166%
Heritage Commercial - All Other Plans $24,235 173%
Regal Medical Group Commercial - All Other Plans $24,727 176%
Dept Of State Hsp Metropolitan- All Plans $26,787 191%
Molina Exchange - All Other Plans $27,817 198%
Employers Health Network - All Plans $31,463 224%
Healthcare Partners- All Plans $31,499 224%
Blue Shield Epn - All Other Plans $35,619 254%
Caremore Mcr Adv - All Plans $36,752 262%
Ah Employee Health Plan - All Plans $38,750 276%
La Care Mcr Adv- All Plans $39,659 282%
Choicecare - All Plans $40,118 286%
Blue Shield Non Epn $41,008 292%
Healthnet - All Other Plans $45,333 323%
Centivo - All Plans $46,362 330%
Cigna $50,267 358%
Aetna $62,960 448%
First Health- All Plans $82,897 590%
Western Growers/Pinnacle - All Plans $90,984 648%
Beech Street - All Plans $92,902 661%
Corvel- All Plans $114,341 814%
Health Mgmt Network - All Plans $121,487 865%
Three Rivers - All Plans $121,487 865%
Kaiser - All Plans $122,297 871%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 1509 E Wilson Terrace, Glendale, CA 91206
  • CMS Rating: ★★★★☆
  • Ownership Type: Voluntary non-profit - Private
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals