CMS Price Transparency Data

Total knee replacement

Facility: Sherman Oaks Hospital

Billing Code: 27447 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 27447
  • Insurance Median: $16,432
  • Cash Discount Price: $16,431
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.25x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Total knee replacement at Sherman Oaks Hospital is $16,432. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $16,431. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $13,116.76, this hospital’s rate is 1.25x the Medicare baseline. Located in 4929 Van Nuys Blvd, Sherman Oaks, CA.
Cash / Self-Pay
$16,431

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$16,432

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%)
Cash / Self-Pay: $16,431 (125%)
Insurance Median: $16,432 (125%)
Cash: $16,431 (125% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $16,432 (125% 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.

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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
Aids Healthcare Foundation $2,136 - $16,760 16%
Blue Shield Of Promise $2,136 16%
Health Net Of Ca $2,136 - $23,990 16%
L.A Care Health Plan $2,136 - $16,432 16%
Molina $2,136 - $16,432 16%
Traditional Medi-Cal $2,136 16%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $2,243 17%
Alignment $16,432 125%
Blue Shield Of Ca, Va $16,432 125%
Elite Health Plan $16,432 125%
Imperial Health Plan $16,432 125%
Managed Health Network $16,432 125%
Medicare (plans) $16,432 125%
Renal Payer Solutions $16,432 125%
Tricare $16,432 125%
Usa Senior Care Network $16,432 125%
Brand New Day $16,596 - $24,648 127%
Corvel $18,732 143%
Zelis Healthcare $18,732 143%
Americas Choice Provider Network $19,127 146%
Multiplan $19,127 146%
Prime Health Services $19,127 146%
Three Rivers $19,127 146%
Healthsmart Preferred Network $19,324 147%
Provider Select $19,521 149%
Provider Network Of America $19,718 150%
Aetna $20,997 160%
Ca Foundation For Medical Center $21,646 165%
Worker Comp $21,646 165%
Employer Direct Healthcare $23,004 175%
Naphcare $25,469 194%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 4929 Van Nuys Blvd, Sherman Oaks, CA 91403
  • CMS Rating: ★★☆☆☆
  • Ownership Type: Voluntary non-profit - Private
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals