CMS Price Transparency Data

Total knee replacement

Facility: Tift Regional Medical Center

Billing Code: 27447 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 27447
  • Insurance Median: $11,919
  • Cash Discount Price: Unavailable
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 0.91x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Total knee replacement at Tift Regional Medical Center is $11,919. 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 0.91x the Medicare baseline. Located in 901 E 18Th Street, Tifton, GA.
Cash / Self-Pay
Unavailable

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$11,919

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: $11,919 (91%)
Ins. Median: $11,919 (91% 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.

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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
Tricare $1,192 - $50,000 9%
Peach State Health Plan $1,625 12%
Health One Alliance $1,763 - $17,282 13%
Caresource Marketplace Exchange $1,824 - $17,878 14%
Zelis Network Solutions $2,067 - $23,838 16%
Va Contract $8,939 68%
Hospice $11,714 89%
Medicare (plans) $11,714 89%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $11,919 91%
UnitedHealthcare $11,919 91%
Aetna $11,948 91%
Clover Health $11,948 91%
Wellcare $11,948 91%
Humana $12,515 95%
Pruitt Health Premier $12,885 98%
Ga Workers Comp $18,339 140%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 901 E 18Th Street, Tifton, GA 31794
  • CMS Rating: ★★★☆☆
  • Ownership Type: Government - Hospital District or Authority
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals