CMS Price Transparency Data

Hip or knee replacement (inpatient stay)

Facility: Adventist Health Castle

Billing Code: 470 (MS-DRG)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 470
  • Insurance Median: $20,177
  • Cash Discount Price: $20,324
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.44x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Hip or knee replacement (inpatient stay) at Adventist Health Castle is $20,177. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $20,324. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $14,044.15, this hospital’s rate is 1.44x the Medicare baseline. Located in 640 Ulukahiki St, Kailua, HI.
Cash / Self-Pay
$20,324

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$20,177

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: $20,324 (145%)
Insurance Median: $20,177 (144%)
Cash: $20,324 (145% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $20,177 (144% 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
Uni Health Alliance - All Plans $5,350 38%
Hwmg/Hmaa - All Plans $8,918 63%
Mdx Hawaii Ppo - All Plans $9,486 68%
Medicaid / KanCare $17,720 126%
Ohana Health Plan - All Plans $17,720 126%
UnitedHealthcare $17,720 126%
Kfh Mcr Adv $18,553 132%
Medicare (plans) $18,553 132%
Devoted Hlth Mcr Adv - All Plans $19,481 139%
Health Alliance - All Plans $20,874 149%
Multiplan Hmn - All Plans $24,705 176%
Hmsa Hmo $27,373 195%
Hmsa Ppo - All Other Plans $27,373 195%
State Of Hi Nonprofit - All Plans $30,613 218%
Alohacare Quest Mcaid - All Other Plans $31,756 226%
Pacific Admin Ppo - All Plans $32,709 233%
Magellan Bh Ip Only - All Plans $38,107 271%
First Health Ppo - All Plans $59,701 425%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 640 Ulukahiki St, Kailua, HI 96734
  • CMS Rating: ★★★★☆
  • Ownership Type: Voluntary non-profit - Church
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals