CMS Price Transparency Data

Total knee replacement

Facility: UCI Health - Fountain Valley

Billing Code: 27447 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 27447
Insurance Median: $20,641
Cash Discount Price: Unavailable
vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.57x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Total knee replacement at UCI Health - Fountain Valley is $20,641. 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 $13,116.76, this hospital’s rate is 1.57x the Medicare baseline. Located in 17100 Euclid Street, Fountain Valley, CA.

Cash / Self-Pay

Unavailable

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$20,641

Median negotiated contract rate across all mapped commercial carriers.

Medicare Reference Rate

$13,116.76

Standard federal government reimbursement rate for this code.

Visual Cost Comparison vs. Medicare

Medicare Reference Baseline: $13,116.76 (100%)

Insurance Median: $20,641 (157%)

Ins. Median: $20,641 (157% of Medicare)

Understanding this gauge: We use the federal Medicare rate of $13,116.76 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

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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
Aetna	$15,472 - $16,513	118%
Health Net	$16,843	128%
Blue Shield	$17,338	132%
Premier Health	$18,164	138%
Kaiser	$18,990 - $42,933	145%
Heritage Provider Network	$23,943	183%
Ahmc	$24,769	189%
Primecare Medical Network	$25,595	195%
Alpha Care Medical Group	$26,420	201%
Oscar Health Plan	$28,072	214%

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 CPT Code matches exactly: 27447.

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Contact your insurance company to confirm UCI Health - Fountain Valley is fully in-network.
Ask your insurer if "Prior Authorization" is required for CPT code 27447.
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.