CMS Price Transparency Data

Hip or knee replacement (inpatient stay)

Facility: Adventist Health Bakersfield

Billing Code: 470 (MS-DRG)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 470
  • Insurance Median: $25,285
  • Cash Discount Price: $20,404
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.80x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Hip or knee replacement (inpatient stay) at Adventist Health Bakersfield is $25,285. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $20,404. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $14,044.15, this hospital’s rate is 1.80x the Medicare baseline. Located in 2615 Chester Avenue, Bakersfield, CA.
Cash / Self-Pay
$20,404

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$25,285

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: $20,404 (145%)
Insurance Median: $25,285 (180%)
Cash: $20,404 (145% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $25,285 (180% 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 $9,946 71%
Fhcn Pace Mcr Adv - All Plans $9,946 71%
Kaiser Mcr Adv Ip/Op Only $9,946 71%
Phcs- All Plans $10,050 72%
Amrcn Indian Hlth Proj Mcr Adv - All Plans $11,935 85%
Interplan- All Plans $13,976 100%
UnitedHealthcare $15,532 - $20,826 111%
Kaiser Comm Hmo Ip/Op Only-All Other Plans $17,107 122%
Healthnet Mcr Adv $19,185 137%
Universal Health Plan Mcare-All Other Plans $19,185 137%
Gem Care- All Plans $19,234 137%
Blue Shield Epn $19,953 142%
Kern Legacy Share Select $21,872 156%
Blue Shield Epo/Ppo $22,169 158%
Blue Shield Hmo/Pos - All Other Plans $22,169 158%
County Of Kern - All Plans $22,832 163%
Kern Legacy Hp Epo - All Other Plans $22,832 163%
Network Provdrs Llc Mcare -All Payers $24,940 178%
Healthnet Hmo/Pos/Ppo/Epo - All Other Plans $25,285 180%
Kaiser Mcal Ip/Op Only $26,579 189%
Medi-Cal $26,579 189%
Oscar - All Plans $30,696 219%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $31,260 - $42,242 223%
Bc Medi-Cal $31,367 223%
Healthnet Mcal $31,653 225%
Employee Health Plan - All Plans $34,533 246%
Kern Health Systems Mcal $36,414 259%
Cigna $39,969 - $42,643 285%
Centivo - All Plans $43,166 307%
Western Growers/Pinnacle- All Plans $44,365 316%
Aetna $49,411 352%
First Health/Coventry- All Plans $81,615 581%
Beech Street- All Plans $95,218 678%
Affiliated Health Funds-All Plans $108,820 775%
Integrated Health Plan-All Plans $108,820 775%
Three Rivers Provider Network- All Plans $108,820 775%
Galaxy Health Network- All Plans $115,621 823%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 2615 Chester Avenue, Bakersfield, CA 93301
  • CMS Rating: ★★☆☆☆
  • Ownership Type: Voluntary non-profit - Private
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals