CMS Price Transparency Data

Hip or knee replacement (inpatient stay)

Facility: Sartori Memorial Hospital, Inc

Billing Code: 470 (MS-DRG)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 470
  • Insurance Median: $22,032
  • Cash Discount Price: $64,346
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.57x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Hip or knee replacement (inpatient stay) at Sartori Memorial Hospital, Inc is $22,032. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $64,346. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $14,044.15, this hospital’s rate is 1.57x the Medicare baseline. Located in 515 College Street, Cedar Falls, IA.
Cash / Self-Pay
$64,346

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$22,032

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: $64,346 (458%)
Insurance Median: $22,032 (157%)
Cash: $64,346 (458% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $22,032 (157% 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 $12,812 - $22,099 91%
Medicare (plans) $12,812 - $13,335 91%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $12,941 92%
UnitedHealthcare $13,069 - $28,928 93%
Oscar $16,976 121%
Amish Hospital Aid $17,388 124%
Iowa Total Care $18,519 132%
Medicaid / KanCare $18,701 - $18,773 133%
Centivo $21,703 155%
Ambetter / Centene $21,964 156%
Allied Benefit Systems $22,099 157%
Asr Health Benefits $22,099 157%
Coventry $22,099 157%
First Health $22,099 157%
Lucent Health $22,099 157%
Luminare Health $22,099 157%
Medical Mutual $22,099 157%
Meritain $22,099 157%
Webtpa $22,099 157%
Claimdoc $26,279 187%
Nova $26,279 187%
Geha $28,928 206%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 515 College Street, Cedar Falls, IA 50613
  • CMS Rating: No CMS Rating
  • Ownership Type: Voluntary non-profit - Church
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals