CMS Price Transparency Data

Total knee replacement

Facility: Audubon County Memorial Hospital

Billing Code: 27447 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 27447
Insurance Median: $2,475
Cash Discount Price: $2,750
vs. Medicare Baseline: 0.19x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Total knee replacement at Audubon County Memorial Hospital is $2,475. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $2,750. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $13,116.76, this hospital’s rate is 0.19x the Medicare baseline. Located in 515 Pacific Avenue, Audubon, IA.

Cash / Self-Pay

$2,750

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$2,475

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: $2,750 (21%)

Insurance Median: $2,475 (19%)

Cash: $2,750 (21% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $2,475 (19% 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.

Out-of-Pocket Cost Estimator

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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	$1,046 - $2,250	8%
Tricare	$1,046 - $1,800	8%
UnitedHealthcare	$2,048 - $2,125	16%
Wellmark Hmo	$2,426 - $24,838	18%
Midlands Choice - All Plans	$2,450	19%
Molina Mcaid - All Plans	$2,500 - $3,000	19%
Iowa Total Care Mcaid - All Plans	$2,525 - $3,030	19%
Amerigroup Mcaid - All Plans	$2,625 - $3,150	20%
Wellmark Ppo - All Other Plans	$2,854 - $27,360	22%

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 $2,750.
Request and sign a "Waiver of Insurance Submission" to prevent automatic billing.
Verify CPT Code matches exactly: 27447.

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Contact your insurance company to confirm Audubon County Memorial Hospital is fully in-network.
Ask your insurer if "Prior Authorization" is required for CPT code 27447.
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.