CMS Price Transparency Data

Total knee replacement

Facility: Valor Health

Billing Code: 27447 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 27447
Insurance Median: $3,386
Cash Discount Price: $28,602
vs. Medicare Baseline: 0.26x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Total knee replacement at Valor Health is $3,386. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $28,602. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $13,116.76, this hospital’s rate is 0.26x the Medicare baseline. Located in 1202 East Locust Street, Emmett, ID.

Cash / Self-Pay

$28,602

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$3,386

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: $28,602 (218%)

Insurance Median: $3,386 (26%)

Cash: $28,602 (218% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $3,386 (26% 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	$119 - $47,303	1%
Tricare	$1,005 - $25,827	8%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$1,058 - $55,518	8%
Blue Shield Mcr Adv	$1,058 - $26,626	8%
Humana	$1,058 - $55,518	8%
Molina Mcr Adv - All Plans	$1,058 - $26,626	8%
Pacificsource Mcr Adv	$1,058 - $27,957	8%
Regence Bs Triwest - All Plans	$1,058 - $26,626	8%
Select Health Mcr Adv	$1,058	8%
UnitedHealthcare	$1,058 - $52,345	8%
Cigna	$2,006 - $52,289	15%
Moda Health - All Plans	$2,115 - $53,818	16%
Select Health Comm - All Other Plans	$2,295 - $53,818	17%
Blue Shield Comm - All Other Plans	$2,571 - $53,818	20%
Pacificsource Comm - All Other Plans	$2,838 - $53,818	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 $28,602.
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 Valor Health 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.