CMS Price Transparency Data

Hip or knee replacement (inpatient stay)

Facility: University Hospital and Medical Center

Billing Code: 470 (MS-DRG)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 470
  • Insurance Median: $17,013
  • Cash Discount Price: Unavailable
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.21x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Hip or knee replacement (inpatient stay) at University Hospital and Medical Center is $17,013. 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 1.21x the Medicare baseline. Located in 7201 N University Dr, Tamarac, FL.
Cash / Self-Pay
Unavailable

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$17,013

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: $17,013 (121%)
Ins. Median: $17,013 (121% 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
Avmed $1,715 - $53,012 12%
Molina $1,834 - $17,681 13%
Sunshine State Health Plan $2,017 - $13,883 14%
Cigna $2,102 - $31,041 15%
Humana $2,139 - $41,013 15%
United $3,000 - $42,721 21%
Medica Healthcare $15,050 107%
Simply Healthcare $15,427 110%
Oscar $15,709 - $16,847 112%
Wellmed $16,179 115%
Careplus Sfl $16,680 119%
United Behavioral Health $16,680 119%
Veterans Evaluation Services $16,680 119%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $16,847 - $44,212 120%
Align $17,013 121%
Devoted Health $17,013 121%
Florida Complete Care $17,013 121%
Aetna $17,097 - $54,902 122%
Doctors Healthcare Plan $17,347 124%
Health Sun Health Plan $17,347 124%
Prominence Healthfirst $17,347 124%
Simply Healthcare Plans $17,514 125%
American Health Plan $17,681 126%
Freedom Health $17,681 126%
Mmm Of Fl (Health Advantage Plan) $17,681 126%
Optimum $17,681 126%
Solis Health Plan $17,681 126%
Amerihealth Caritas $17,847 - $20,498 127%
Longevity Health Plan $17,847 127%
Sunshine State $17,847 - $18,348 127%
Centurion $18,348 131%
Gold Kidney $19,182 137%
Ndms Definitive Care $20,850 148%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 7201 N University Dr, Tamarac, FL 33321
  • CMS Rating: ★★☆☆☆
  • Ownership Type: Proprietary
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals