CMS Price Transparency Data

Hip or knee replacement (inpatient stay)

Facility: Saint Alphonsus Regional Medical Center

Billing Code: 470 (MS-DRG)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 470
  • Insurance Median: $35,503
  • Cash Discount Price: $34,802
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 2.53x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Hip or knee replacement (inpatient stay) at Saint Alphonsus Regional Medical Center is $35,503. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $34,802. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $14,044.15, this hospital’s rate is 2.53x the Medicare baseline. Located in 1055 North Curtis Road, Boise, ID.
Cash / Self-Pay
$34,802

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$35,503

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: $34,802 (248%)
Insurance Median: $35,503 (253%)
Cash: $34,802 (248% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $35,503 (253% 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.

Elevated Commercial Rate Alert (Value-Gap)

The negotiated rate at this facility is 253% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 153%). Patients with high-deductible plans or out-of-network benefits may face excessive out-of-pocket costs.

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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
Medicaid / KanCare $12,977 92%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $16,250 - $42,125 116%
Medicare (plans) $16,250 - $17,079 116%
UnitedHealthcare $16,250 116%
Moda Health $16,575 - $29,847 118%
Aetna $16,738 119%
Humana $16,836 120%
American Health Advantage Of Idaho $16,900 120%
Allegiance $18,907 135%
Blue Shield - Id (Regence) $28,770 - $39,789 205%
Mountain Health Co-Op $31,359 223%
Selecthealth $31,818 - $35,196 227%
Webtpa $33,164 236%
Molina Marketplace $39,133 279%
Asuris Northwest Health $39,789 283%
Blue Shield - Wa (Regence) $39,789 - $42,125 283%
Healthcare Management Admin $39,789 283%
Bcn Domestic $42,125 300%
Blue Benefit Administrators Of Massachusetts $42,125 300%
Blue Care Network $42,125 300%
Blue Distinction Transplant $42,125 300%
Blue Shield - Ca $42,125 300%
Blue Shield - Ny Highmark Northeastern $42,125 300%
Blue Shield - Ny Highmark Western $42,125 300%
Blue Shield - Pa (Highmark) $42,125 300%
Health Choices $42,125 300%
Kaiser Domestic $42,125 300%
Pre-Employment $42,125 300%
Wc Domestic $42,125 300%
Cigna $67,540 481%
Priority Health $67,540 481%
Providence $67,540 481%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 1055 North Curtis Road, Boise, ID 83706
  • CMS Rating: ★★★☆☆
  • Ownership Type: Voluntary non-profit - Church
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals