CMS Price Transparency Data

Hip or knee replacement (inpatient stay)

Facility: Ascension St Vincent's St Johns County

Billing Code: 470 (MS-DRG)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 470
  • Insurance Median: $22,887
  • Cash Discount Price: Unavailable
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.63x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Hip or knee replacement (inpatient stay) at Ascension St Vincent's St Johns County is $22,887. 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 1.63x the Medicare baseline. Located in 205 Trinity Way, St. Johns, FL.
Cash / Self-Pay
Unavailable

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$22,887

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: $22,887 (163%)
Ins. Median: $22,887 (163% 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

Estimate whether it is more economical to use your insurance or pay the upfront self-pay cash rate.

Input your details and click calculate to compare out-of-pocket costs.

Commercial Insurance Negotiated Rates

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

Carrier / Plan Group Contract Rate Range vs. Medicare Reference
Blue Cross Blue Shield $7,840 - $44,621 56%
Medicaid / KanCare $11,515 82%
Cigna $14,800 - $23,700 105%
Avmed Empower $14,888 106%
Humana $16,012 114%
UnitedHealthcare $17,159 122%
Northwell Direct $20,000 142%
Aetna $54,850 391%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 205 Trinity Way, St. Johns, FL 32259
  • CMS Rating: ★★★★☆
  • Ownership Type: Voluntary non-profit - Private
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals