CMS Price Transparency Data

Hip or knee replacement (inpatient stay)

Facility: The Medical Center of Aurora & South Hospital

Billing Code: 470 (MS-DRG)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 470
  • Insurance Median: $17,349
  • Cash Discount Price: Unavailable
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.24x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Hip or knee replacement (inpatient stay) at The Medical Center of Aurora & South Hospital is $17,349. 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 $14,044.15, this hospital’s rate is 1.24x the Medicare baseline. Located in 1501 S Potomac St, Aurora, CO.
Cash / Self-Pay
Unavailable

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$17,349

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%)
Insurance Median: $17,349 (124%)
Ins. Median: $17,349 (124% 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
Physician Health Partners $1,680 - $1,975 12%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $2,841 - $52,033 20%
Cigna $2,867 - $40,198 20%
United $3,458 - $33,586 25%
Kaiser $3,940 - $32,536 28%
Rocky Mountain Health Plan $5,093 - $33,586 36%
Aetna $5,738 - $18,209 41%
Bright Health $17,349 124%
Humana $17,349 124%
Rocky Mountain Health $17,349 124%
Total Longterm Care $17,349 124%
Triwest Health Alliance $17,349 124%
Devoted Health $17,696 126%
Delaware Life Insurance $17,870 127%
Mutual Of Omaha $17,870 127%
Wellcare $17,870 127%
Pinnacol Workers Comp $22,514 160%
Multiplan $23,462 167%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 1501 S Potomac St, Aurora, CO 80012
  • CMS Rating: ★★★★☆
  • Ownership Type: Proprietary
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals