CMS Price Transparency Data

Hip or knee replacement (inpatient stay)

Facility: Louis A Weiss Memorial Hospital

Billing Code: 470 (MS-DRG)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 470
Insurance Median: $20,738
Cash Discount Price: Unavailable
vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.48x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Hip or knee replacement (inpatient stay) at Louis A Weiss Memorial Hospital is $20,738. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is unavailable. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $14,044.15, this hospital’s rate is 1.48x the Medicare baseline. Located in 4646 N Marine Drive, Chicago, IL.

Cash / Self-Pay

Unavailable

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$20,738

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%)

Insurance Median: $20,738 (148%)

Ins. Median: $20,738 (148% 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.

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
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$16,951 - $21,934	121%
UnitedHealthcare	$18,912 - $20,120	135%
Humana	$20,116 - $20,738	143%
Golden Rule	$20,120	143%
Aetna	$20,738	148%
Ambetter / Centene	$20,738	148%
Cigna	$20,738 - $25,047	148%
Longevity	$20,738	148%
Wellcare	$20,738	148%
Zing	$20,738	148%
Oscar	$21,153	151%
Nalc	$25,047	178%

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 $X.
Request and sign a "Waiver of Insurance Submission" to prevent automatic billing.
Verify MS-DRG Code matches exactly: 470.

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Contact your insurance company to confirm Louis A Weiss Memorial Hospital is fully in-network.
Ask your insurer if "Prior Authorization" is required for MS-DRG code 470.
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.