CMS Price Transparency Data

Hip or knee replacement (inpatient stay)

Facility: Huntington Beach Hospital

Billing Code: 470 (MS-DRG)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 470
  • Insurance Median: $19,088
  • Cash Discount Price: $18,442
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.36x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Hip or knee replacement (inpatient stay) at Huntington Beach Hospital is $19,088. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $18,442. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $14,044.15, this hospital’s rate is 1.36x the Medicare baseline. Located in 17772 Beach Blvd, Huntington Beach, CA.
Cash / Self-Pay
$18,442

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$19,088

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: $18,442 (131%)
Insurance Median: $19,088 (136%)
Cash: $18,442 (131% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $19,088 (136% 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
Health Net Of Ca $18,442 - $33,418 131%
Managed Health Network $18,442 131%
Molina $18,442 - $18,443 131%
Renal Payer Solutions $18,442 131%
Verda Healthplan $18,442 131%
Blue Shield Of Va $18,443 131%
Medicare (plans) $18,443 131%
Tricare $18,443 - $25,540 131%
Brand New Day $18,627 133%
Imperial Health Plan $19,549 139%
Employer Direct Healthcare $23,975 171%
Coventry Workers Compensation $26,990 192%
Ca Foundation For Medical Care $27,733 197%
Workers Compensation $27,733 197%
National Healthcare Solutions, Inc (Nhsi) $29,508 210%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 17772 Beach Blvd, Huntington Beach, CA 92647
  • CMS Rating: ★☆☆☆☆
  • Ownership Type: Proprietary
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals