CMS Price Transparency Data

Total knee replacement

Facility: Samuel Mahelona Memorial Hospital

Billing Code: 27447 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 27447
  • Insurance Median: $285
  • Cash Discount Price: $11,614
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 0.02x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Total knee replacement at Samuel Mahelona Memorial Hospital is $285. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $11,614. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $13,116.76, this hospital’s rate is 0.02x the Medicare baseline. Located in 4800 Kawaihau Road, Kapaa, HI.
Cash / Self-Pay
$11,614

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$285

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%)
Cash / Self-Pay: $11,614 (89%)
Insurance Median: $285 (2%)
Cash: $11,614 (89% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $285 (2% 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
Hawaii Medical Service Association $181 - $434 1%
Kaiser Permanente $181 - $1,387 1%
UnitedHealthcare $181 - $434 1%
Alohacare $1,156 - $1,300 9%
Ohana Health Plan $1,156 - $1,300 9%
Devoted Health $1,271 10%
Hawaii Western Management Group $1,778 14%
Health Management Network $15,188 116%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 4800 Kawaihau Road, Kapaa, HI 96746
  • CMS Rating: No CMS Rating
  • Ownership Type: Government - State
  • Hospital Type: Critical Access Hospitals