CMS Price Transparency Data

Hip or knee replacement (inpatient stay)

Facility: Good Samaritan Hospital

Billing Code: 470 (MS-DRG)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 470
Insurance Median: $21,509
Cash Discount Price: Unavailable
vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.53x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Hip or knee replacement (inpatient stay) at Good Samaritan Hospital is $21,509. 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 1.53x the Medicare baseline. Located in 2425 Samaritan Drive, San Jose, CA.

Cash / Self-Pay

Unavailable

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$21,509

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: $21,509 (153%)

Ins. Median: $21,509 (153% 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.

Billing Status

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
First Health	$3,183 - $5,426	23%
Healthsmart	$3,789	27%
Health Net	$4,160 - $23,276	30%
Multiplan	$4,183	30%
Cigna	$6,671 - $33,635	48%
Aetna	$8,355 - $54,166	59%
United	$10,135 - $48,824	72%
Blue Shield	$15,300 - $21,939	109%
Vitas Healthcare Hospice	$19,358	138%
Vitality Health Plan	$20,863	149%
Affinity Medical Group	$21,509	153%
Alignment Health Plan	$21,509	153%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$21,509 - $49,415	153%
Central Health Plan	$21,509	153%
Clever Care Of Golden State	$21,509 - $22,584	153%
Easy Choice Health Plan	$21,509	153%
Humana	$21,509	153%
Medcare Partners	$21,509 - $22,584	153%
On Lok Senior Health	$21,509	153%
Palo Alto Medical	$21,509 - $27,961	153%
Santa Clara Family Health Plan	$21,509	153%
Scan Health Plan	$21,509	153%
Triwest Healthcare Alliance	$21,509	153%
University Healthcare	$21,509	153%
Care1St Health Plan	$21,939	156%
Affinity Medical Group Comm	$27,961	199%
Corvel Corporation	$31,705	226%
Bright Health	$35,712 - $37,209	254%

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 Good Samaritan 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.