CMS Price Transparency Data

Hip or knee replacement (inpatient stay)

Facility: Select Specialty Hospital - Augusta

Billing Code: 470 (MS-DRG)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 470
Insurance Median: $2,000
Cash Discount Price: Unavailable
vs. Medicare Baseline: 0.14x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Hip or knee replacement (inpatient stay) at Select Specialty Hospital - Augusta is $2,000. 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 0.14x the Medicare baseline. Located in 1537 Walton Way, Augusta, GA.

Cash / Self-Pay

Unavailable

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$2,000

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: $2,000 (14%)

Ins. Median: $2,000 (14% 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
Occunet	$1,550	11%
Absolute Total Care	$1,600	11%
Aetna	$1,613 - $2,091	11%
Cigna	$1,628	12%
Blue Choice Healthplan	$1,700	12%
Phcs-Multiplan	$1,700	12%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$1,900 - $2,400	14%
Health One Alliance	$1,910 - $2,493	14%
Centivo	$1,995	14%
Centurion Correctional Healthcare	$2,000	14%
Sidecare Health Insurance Solutions	$2,000	14%
Health Smart	$2,019 - $2,242	14%
UnitedHealthcare	$2,050	15%
Secure Health	$2,150	15%

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 $X.
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 Select Specialty Hospital - Augusta 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.