CMS Price Transparency Data

Total knee replacement

Facility: San Luis Valley Regional Medical Center

Billing Code: 27447 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 27447
Insurance Median: $3,659
Cash Discount Price: $3,208
vs. Medicare Baseline: 0.28x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Total knee replacement at San Luis Valley Regional Medical Center is $3,659. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $3,208. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $13,116.76, this hospital’s rate is 0.28x the Medicare baseline. Located in 106 Blanca Ave, Alamosa, CO.

Cash / Self-Pay

$3,208

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$3,659

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: $3,208 (24%)

Insurance Median: $3,659 (28%)

Cash: $3,208 (24% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $3,659 (28% 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
Rocky Mountain	$1,182	9%
Uc Health Plan Pb	$1,604	12%
Aetna	$1,983 - $3,509	15%
Multiplan Physician	$3,208	24%
Cigna	$3,810	29%
Rocky Mountain Pb	$3,810	29%
Uchpa Phs - Pb	$3,810	29%
Tricare	$12,931 - $13,543	99%
Kaiser	$13,543	103%
Triwest	$13,543	103%
Presbyterian Health Plan	$30,472	232%

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 $3,208.
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 San Luis Valley Regional 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.