CMS Price Transparency Data

Hip or knee replacement (inpatient stay)

Facility: Wellstar Douglas Medical Center

Billing Code: 470 (MS-DRG)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 470
  • Insurance Median: $19,855
  • Cash Discount Price: Unavailable
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.41x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Hip or knee replacement (inpatient stay) at Wellstar Douglas Medical Center is $19,855. 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 1.41x the Medicare baseline. Located in 8954 Hospital Drive, Douglasville, GA.
Cash / Self-Pay
Unavailable

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$19,855

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: $19,855 (141%)
Ins. Median: $19,855 (141% 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
Aetna $18,556 - $52,268 132%
Cigna $18,556 - $75,616 132%
United American Insurance Company $18,556 132%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $18,927 - $66,157 135%
Humana $18,927 135%
UnitedHealthcare $18,927 - $52,883 135%
Clear Spring $19,484 139%
Wellcare $19,484 139%
Caresource $19,855 - $36,370 141%
Clover $19,855 141%
Pruitt $19,855 141%
Sonder $19,855 141%
Ambetter / Centene $32,659 233%
Oscar Healthplan $34,329 244%
Peachstate $34,329 244%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 8954 Hospital Drive, Douglasville, GA 30134
  • CMS Rating: ★★★☆☆
  • Ownership Type: Voluntary non-profit - Private
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals