CMS Price Transparency Data

Hip or knee replacement (inpatient stay)

Facility: Adventist Health Sierra Vista

Billing Code: 470 (MS-DRG)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 470
  • Insurance Median: $20,770
  • Cash Discount Price: $11,775
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.48x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Hip or knee replacement (inpatient stay) at Adventist Health Sierra Vista is $20,770. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $11,775. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $14,044.15, this hospital’s rate is 1.48x the Medicare baseline. Located in 1010 Murray St, San Luis Obispo, CA.
Cash / Self-Pay
$11,775

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$20,770

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: $11,775 (84%)
Insurance Median: $20,770 (148%)
Cash: $11,775 (84% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $20,770 (148% 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
Ccah-Centrl Ca Allince Mcal-All Plans $9,381 67%
Blue Shield Epn $16,056 114%
Medi-Cal $16,668 119%
Hpn-Heritage Prov Ntwrk-All Plans $18,050 129%
Cencal Mcal $19,002 135%
Aetna $19,115 - $26,311 136%
Cencal Mcr Adv - All Other Plans $19,115 136%
Tricare $19,115 136%
UnitedHealthcare $19,115 - $118,228 136%
Blue Shield Promise Mcal $20,035 143%
Blue Shield Hmo/Pos $21,505 153%
Blue Shield Epo/Ppo-All Other Plans $22,155 158%
Coalinga-All Plans $24,850 177%
Ah Employee Health Plan - All Plans $34,408 245%
Nbd-Ntwrks By Design Exclus-All Other Plans $34,570 246%
Nbd-Ntwrks By Design Non-Exclus $37,728 269%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 1010 Murray St, San Luis Obispo, CA 93405
  • CMS Rating: ★★★☆☆
  • Ownership Type: Proprietary
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals