CMS Price Transparency Data

Total hip replacement

Facility: Washington County Hospital and Clinics

Billing Code: 27130 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 27130
Insurance Median: $2,008
Cash Discount Price: $2,381
vs. Medicare Baseline: 0.15x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Total hip replacement at Washington County Hospital and Clinics is $2,008. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $2,381. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $13,116.76, this hospital’s rate is 0.15x the Medicare baseline. Located in 400 East Polk Street, Washington, IA.

Cash / Self-Pay

$2,381

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$2,008

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: $2,381 (18%)

Insurance Median: $2,008 (15%)

Cash: $2,381 (18% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $2,008 (15% 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
Molina Mcr Adv - All Other Plans	$1,079	8%
Healthpartners Mcr Adv	$1,125	9%
Med Assoc Mcr Adv	$1,146	9%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$1,157 - $2,939	9%
Health Alliance Mcr Adv	$1,169	9%
Humana	$1,169	9%
Ia Total Care Wellcare Mcr Adv	$1,180	9%
Wellpoint Mcr Adv Amerigrp - All Other Plans	$1,180	9%
Aetna	$1,205 - $2,008	9%
Med Assoc Hlth Choices Profee Only - All Otherplan	$2,645	20%
Health Alliance Comm - All Other Plans	$2,671	20%
Ambetter / Centene	$2,716	21%
Healthpartners - All Other Plans	$2,716	21%
Midlands Choice - All Plans	$2,846	22%
Ia Total Care Mcaid	$3,174	24%
Medicaid / KanCare	$3,174	24%
Wellpoint Mcaid Amerigrp	$3,174	24%

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 $2,381.
Request and sign a "Waiver of Insurance Submission" to prevent automatic billing.
Verify CPT Code matches exactly: 27130.

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Contact your insurance company to confirm Washington County Hospital and Clinics is fully in-network.
Ask your insurer if "Prior Authorization" is required for CPT code 27130.
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.