CMS Price Transparency Data

Total knee replacement

Facility: Washington County Hospital and Clinics

Billing Code: 27447 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 27447
Insurance Median: $2,006
Cash Discount Price: $2,378
vs. Medicare Baseline: 0.15x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Total knee replacement at Washington County Hospital and Clinics is $2,006. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $2,378. 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

$2,378

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$2,006

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: $2,378 (18%)

Insurance Median: $2,006 (15%)

Cash: $2,378 (18% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $2,006 (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	$1,077	8%
Healthpartners Mcr Adv	$1,123	9%
Med Assoc Mcr Adv	$1,145	9%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$1,156 - $2,935	9%
Health Alliance Mcr Adv	$1,168	9%
Humana	$1,168	9%
Ia Total Care Wellcare Mcr Adv	$1,179	9%
Wellpoint Mcr Adv Amerigrp - All Other Plans	$1,179	9%
Aetna	$1,202 - $2,006	9%
Med Assoc Hlth Choices Profee Only - All Otherplan	$2,643	20%
Ambetter / Centene	$2,714	21%
Healthpartners - All Other Plans	$2,715	21%
Midlands Choice - All Plans	$2,842	22%
Health Alliance Comm - All Other Plans	$2,882	22%
Ia Total Care Mcaid	$3,170	24%
Medicaid / KanCare	$3,170	24%
Wellpoint Mcaid Amerigrp	$3,170	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 $2,378.
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 Washington County Hospital and Clinics 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.