CMS Price Transparency Data

Hip or knee replacement (inpatient stay)

Facility: UF Health Shands Hospital

Billing Code: 470 (MS-DRG)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 470
  • Insurance Median: $22,370
  • Cash Discount Price: Unavailable
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.59x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Hip or knee replacement (inpatient stay) at UF Health Shands Hospital is $22,370. 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 1.59x the Medicare baseline. Located in 1600 Sw Archer Rd, Gainesville, FL.
Cash / Self-Pay
Unavailable

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$22,370

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: $22,370 (159%)
Ins. Median: $22,370 (159% 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
Capital Health Plan $8,258 - $20,337 59%
Health First $10,513 - $10,995 75%
UnitedHealthcare $19,320 - $21,150 138%
Vha $19,320 138%
Humana $20,337 - $20,540 145%
Wellcare $20,337 145%
Careplus $20,947 149%
Positive Healthcare Partners $21,252 151%
Carelon Health $21,577 154%
Ahf Mco Of Fl $22,370 159%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $22,370 - $36,116 159%
Devoted Health Plan $22,370 159%
Freedom Health- Inc./Optimum Healthcare- Inc. $22,370 159%
Ghilcrest County $24,150 172%
Levy County $24,150 172%
Avmed $25,890 - $28,416 184%
Florida Health Care Plan $30,670 218%
Wellpath $30,912 220%
Ambetter / Centene $32,071 228%
Cigna $43,083 307%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 1600 Sw Archer Rd, Gainesville, FL 32610
  • CMS Rating: ★★★★★
  • Ownership Type: Voluntary non-profit - Private
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals