CMS Price Transparency Data

Total knee replacement

Facility: Van Buren County Hospital

Billing Code: 27447 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 27447
Insurance Median: $2,282
Cash Discount Price: $4,200
vs. Medicare Baseline: 0.17x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Total knee replacement at Van Buren County Hospital is $2,282. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $4,200. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $13,116.76, this hospital’s rate is 0.17x the Medicare baseline. Located in 304 Franklin Street, Keosauqua, IA.

Cash / Self-Pay

$4,200

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$2,282

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: $4,200 (32%)

Insurance Median: $2,282 (17%)

Cash: $4,200 (32% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $2,282 (17% 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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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
UnitedHealthcare	$1,046	8%
Aetna	$1,202 - $2,006	9%
Oscar - All Plans	$2,069	16%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$2,495	19%
Cigna	$2,830	22%
Health Partners - All Plans	$2,980	23%

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 $4,200.
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 Van Buren County 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.