CMS Price Transparency Data

Total knee replacement

Facility: Memorial Hospital Miramar

Billing Code: 27447 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 27447
Insurance Median: $16,089
Cash Discount Price: Unavailable
vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.23x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Total knee replacement at Memorial Hospital Miramar is $16,089. 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 $13,116.76, this hospital’s rate is 1.23x the Medicare baseline. Located in 1901 Sw 172Nd Ave, Miramar, FL.

Cash / Self-Pay

Unavailable

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$16,089

Median negotiated contract rate across all mapped commercial carriers.

Medicare Reference Rate

$13,116.76

Standard federal government reimbursement rate for this code.

Visual Cost Comparison vs. Medicare

Medicare Reference Baseline: $13,116.76 (100%)

Insurance Median: $16,089 (123%)

Ins. Median: $16,089 (123% of Medicare)

Understanding this gauge: We use the federal Medicare rate of $13,116.76 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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Commercial Insurance Negotiated Rates

Negotiated contract ranges established by major commercial carriers at this facility.

Carrier / Plan Group	Contract Rate Range	vs. Medicare Reference
Broward County	$718	5%
Wellcare	$14,212 - $14,614	108%
Florida Community Care	$14,346	109%
Humana	$14,480	110%
Aetna	$14,882	113%
Doctors Healthcare Plans	$15,150	116%
Solis Health Plan	$15,150	116%
Health Sun	$15,284	117%
Florida Pace Centers	$15,418	118%
UnitedHealthcare	$16,089	123%
Align Senior Care	$16,357	125%
Gold Kidney	$16,357	125%
Longevity	$16,759	128%
Sunshine	$18,100 - $25,474	138%
Corvel	$22,506	172%
Employers Choice Network	$22,506	172%
First Health	$22,506	172%
Gallagher Bassett	$22,506	172%
Prime Health Services	$22,506	172%

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 CPT Code matches exactly: 27447.

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Contact your insurance company to confirm Memorial Hospital Miramar is fully in-network.
Ask your insurer if "Prior Authorization" is required for CPT code 27447.
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.