CMS Price Transparency Data

Hip or knee replacement (inpatient stay)

Facility: University of Illinois Hospital and Clinics

Billing Code: 470 (MS-DRG)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 470
  • Insurance Median: $3,012
  • Cash Discount Price: $66,926
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 0.21x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Hip or knee replacement (inpatient stay) at University of Illinois Hospital and Clinics is $3,012. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $66,926. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $14,044.15, this hospital’s rate is 0.21x the Medicare baseline. Located in 1740 West Taylor St Suite 1400, Chicago, IL.
Cash / Self-Pay
$66,926

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$3,012

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: $66,926 (477%)
Insurance Median: $3,012 (21%)
Cash: $66,926 (477% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $3,012 (21% 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.

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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 $2,025 - $13,087 14%
Caterpillar $2,075 15%
Aetna $2,347 - $27,790 17%
Dolton Medical Associates $3,012 21%
Fox Valey Medicine Ltd $3,012 21%
Franciscan Hammond Clinic Llc $3,012 21%
Humboldt Park Health Partners $3,012 21%
Lake County Physician Associates $3,012 21%
Mac Neal Health Providers $3,012 21%
Mercy Physician Association $3,012 21%
Northshore Physician Association $3,012 21%
Northwest Primary Care Alliance $3,012 21%
Oak West Primary Care Alliance $3,012 21%
Physician Care Network Inc $3,012 21%
Physicians Health Association Of Il $3,012 21%
Resurrection Phys Provider Group $3,012 21%
Sinai Medical Group $3,012 21%
Southwest Physician Group Ltd $3,012 21%
St Anthony Health Network $3,012 21%
The University Of Chicago Medical Center $3,012 21%
Uic Physician Group $3,012 21%
Unified Physicians Network $3,012 21%
West Suburban Health Providers $3,012 21%
Coventry $13,087 - $27,790 93%
Health Alliance $13,087 93%
Longevity Health Plan $13,087 93%
Medicare (plans) $13,087 93%
Wellcare $13,087 93%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 1740 West Taylor St Suite 1400, Chicago, IL 60612
  • CMS Rating: ★★★★☆
  • Ownership Type: Government - State
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals