CMS Price Transparency Data

Hip or knee replacement (inpatient stay)

Facility: Piedmont Eastside Medical Center

Billing Code: 470 (MS-DRG)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 470
Insurance Median: $27,880
Cash Discount Price: $37,554
vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.99x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Hip or knee replacement (inpatient stay) at Piedmont Eastside Medical Center is $27,880. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $37,554. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $14,044.15, this hospital’s rate is 1.99x the Medicare baseline. Located in 1700 Medical Way, Snellville, GA.

Cash / Self-Pay

$37,554

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$27,880

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%)

Cash / Self-Pay: $37,554 (267%)

Insurance Median: $27,880 (199%)

Cash: $37,554 (267% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $27,880 (199% 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.

Billing Status

Remaining Deductible ($)

Your Coinsurance Rate (%)

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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
Medicare (plans)	$16,655 - $17,301	119%
UnitedHealthcare	$16,897 - $43,194	120%
Clear Spring Health Care [30192]	$17,140	122%
Georgia Health Advantage [30143]	$17,301	123%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$25,650 - $53,746	183%
Ambetter / Centene	$27,684	197%
Aetna	$28,689	204%
Cigna	$29,321 - $43,531	209%
Caresource Marketplace [11106]	$34,764	248%
Phcs [10601]	$42,770	305%

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 $37,554.
Request and sign a "Waiver of Insurance Submission" to prevent automatic billing.
Verify MS-DRG Code matches exactly: 470.

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Contact your insurance company to confirm Piedmont Eastside Medical Center is fully in-network.
Ask your insurer if "Prior Authorization" is required for MS-DRG code 470.
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.