CMS Price Transparency Data

Hip or knee replacement (inpatient stay)

Facility: Cleveland Clinic Martin North Hospital

Billing Code: 470 (MS-DRG)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 470
Insurance Median: $20,310
Cash Discount Price: Unavailable
vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.45x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Hip or knee replacement (inpatient stay) at Cleveland Clinic Martin North Hospital is $20,310. 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 1.45x the Medicare baseline. Located in 200 Se Hospital Ave, Stuart, FL.

Cash / Self-Pay

Unavailable

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$20,310

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: $20,310 (145%)

Ins. Median: $20,310 (145% 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
Aetna	$13,515 - $36,155	96%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$13,515 - $35,391	96%
Humana	$13,515 - $26,255	96%
Miami Childrens Health Plan	$13,515	96%
United	$13,515 - $32,595	96%
Wellcare	$13,515	96%
Cigna	$13,580 - $25,944	97%
Avmed	$14,055 - $36,707	100%
Careplus	$14,191	101%
Freedom Health	$14,191	101%
Independent Living Systems	$14,191	101%
Multiplan	$14,191	101%
Clear Spring Health	$14,596	104%
Devoted Health	$14,866	106%

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 Cleveland Clinic Martin North 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.