CMS Price Transparency Data

Hip or knee replacement (inpatient stay)

Facility: Wellstar McG Health, Affiliated With Med Col

Billing Code: 470 (MS-DRG)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 470
  • Insurance Median: $22,303
  • 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 Wellstar McG Health, Affiliated With Med Col is $22,303. 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 1120 15Th Street, Augusta, GA.
Cash / Self-Pay
Unavailable

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$22,303

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: $22,303 (159%)
Ins. Median: $22,303 (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
The Care Network $16,998 121%
Aetna $20,844 - $52,268 148%
UnitedHealthcare $20,844 - $40,689 148%
Industry Buying Group $20,913 149%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $21,261 - $51,256 151%
Humana $21,261 151%
Select Health $21,678 154%
Absolute Total Care $21,886 156%
Cigna $21,886 - $75,616 156%
Clear Spring $21,886 156%
Georgia Health $21,886 156%
Molina $21,886 156%
Wellcare $21,886 156%
Clover $22,303 159%
Devoted Health Plan $22,303 159%
Pruitt Health $22,303 159%
Molina Marketplace $23,971 171%
Centurion $27,097 193%
Oscar Healthplan $35,435 252%
Peachstate $38,561 275%
Caresource $40,854 291%
Naphcare $52,110 371%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 1120 15Th Street, Augusta, GA 30912
  • CMS Rating: ★☆☆☆☆
  • Ownership Type: Voluntary non-profit - Other
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals