CMS Price Transparency Data

Hip or knee replacement (inpatient stay)

Facility: Ronald Reagan UCLA Medical Center

Billing Code: 470 (MS-DRG)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 470
Insurance Median: $31,798
Cash Discount Price: Unavailable
vs. Medicare Baseline: 2.26x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Hip or knee replacement (inpatient stay) at Ronald Reagan UCLA Medical Center is $31,798. 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 2.26x the Medicare baseline. Located in 757 Westwood Plaza, Los Angeles, CA.

Cash / Self-Pay

Unavailable

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$31,798

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: $31,798 (226%)

Ins. Median: $31,798 (226% 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.

Elevated Commercial Rate Alert (Value-Gap)

The negotiated rate at this facility is 226% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 126%). Patients with high-deductible plans or out-of-network benefits may face excessive out-of-pocket costs.

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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
Takecare Hmo	$2,175	15%
Gold Coast Health Plan	$7,671	55%
La Care Covered Ca	$23,702	169%
Medicare (plans)	$30,410 - $45,614	217%
Aetna	$31,428	224%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$31,428 - $39,857	224%
Blue Shield	$31,428	224%
Centivo	$32,167	229%
Providence Healthcare	$33,451	238%
Healthsmart	$40,749	290%
UnitedHealthcare	$48,081	342%

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 Ronald Reagan UCLA Medical Center 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.