CMS Price Transparency Data

Total knee replacement

Facility: Memorialcare Orange Coast Medical Center

Billing Code: 27447 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 27447
Insurance Median: $19,485
Cash Discount Price: Unavailable
vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.49x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Total knee replacement at Memorialcare Orange Coast Medical Center is $19,485. 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 1.49x the Medicare baseline. Located in 9920 Talbert Avenue, Fountain Valley, CA.

Cash / Self-Pay

Unavailable

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$19,485

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: $19,485 (149%)

Ins. Median: $19,485 (149% 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	$2,998 - $5,162	23%
Cigna	$4,204 - $6,370	32%
Blue Shield	$6,066 - $16,182	46%
Seoul Medical Group	$14,861	113%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$16,513 - $45,091	126%
Molina	$17,008	130%
Universal Care	$17,338	132%
Central Health	$18,164	138%
Clever Care	$19,815	151%
Healthcare Partners	$20,641 - $44,915	157%
Select Health	$22,292	170%
Healthnet	$25,762 - $36,803	196%
Monarch Health Plan	$26,585 - $41,282	203%
UnitedHealthcare	$28,818 - $52,593	220%
Centivo	$37,154	283%

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 Memorialcare Orange Coast Medical Center 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.