CMS Price Transparency Data

Hip or knee replacement (inpatient stay)

Facility: Ascension Sacred Heart Bay

Billing Code: 470 (MS-DRG)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 470
  • Insurance Median: $18,087
  • Cash Discount Price: Unavailable
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.29x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Hip or knee replacement (inpatient stay) at Ascension Sacred Heart Bay is $18,087. 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 1.29x the Medicare baseline. Located in 615 N Bonita Ave, Panama City, FL.
Cash / Self-Pay
Unavailable

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$18,087

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: $18,087 (129%)
Ins. Median: $18,087 (129% 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
Blue Mcr Replacement $11,304 80%
Medicare (plans) $11,304 80%
Wellcare $11,304 80%
UnitedHealthcare $11,417 81%
Healthspring Mcr Replacement $11,530 82%
Cigna $11,580 82%
Aetna $11,643 - $50,085 83%
Humana $11,643 83%
Bmfl Neighborhood Health Partnership 20201115 $13,527 96%
Smarthealth $15,826 113%
Oscar Health Plan $18,087 129%
Ambetter / Centene $18,652 133%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $20,380 - $40,699 145%
Occunet $25,435 181%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 615 N Bonita Ave, Panama City, FL 32401
  • CMS Rating: ★★★☆☆
  • Ownership Type: Voluntary non-profit - Private
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals