CMS Price Transparency Data

Hip or knee replacement (inpatient stay)

Facility: Manatee Memorial Hospital

Billing Code: 470 (MS-DRG)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 470
Insurance Median: $22,815
Cash Discount Price: Unavailable
vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.62x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Hip or knee replacement (inpatient stay) at Manatee Memorial Hospital is $22,815. 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 1.62x the Medicare baseline. Located in 206 2Nd St E, Bradenton, FL.

Cash / Self-Pay

Unavailable

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$22,815

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: $22,815 (162%)

Ins. Median: $22,815 (162% 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.

Out-of-Pocket Cost Estimator

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Remaining Deductible ($)

Your Coinsurance Rate (%)

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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
Oscar_Health	$13,199	94%
Aetna	$15,207 - $31,899	108%
Freedom_Health	$15,207	108%
Humana	$15,207 - $25,154	108%
United_Healthcare	$15,508 - $28,618	110%
Cigna	$15,658 - $28,986	111%
Wellcare	$15,809	113%
Devoted	$16,562	118%
Sunshine_State_Health	$19,724	140%
Blue_Cross_Blue_Shield_Of_Fl	$22,236 - $50,892	158%

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 MS-DRG Code matches exactly: 470.

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Contact your insurance company to confirm Manatee Memorial Hospital is fully in-network.
Ask your insurer if "Prior Authorization" is required for MS-DRG code 470.
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.