CMS Price Transparency Data

Hip or knee replacement (inpatient stay)

Facility: Presence Mercy Medical Center

Billing Code: 470 (MS-DRG)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 470
  • Insurance Median: $16,914
  • Cash Discount Price: $16,421
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.20x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Hip or knee replacement (inpatient stay) at Presence Mercy Medical Center is $16,914. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $16,421. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $14,044.15, this hospital’s rate is 1.20x the Medicare baseline. Located in 1325 N Highland Avenue, Aurora, IL.
Cash / Self-Pay
$16,421

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$16,914

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: $16,421 (117%)
Insurance Median: $16,914 (120%)
Cash: $16,421 (117% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $16,914 (120% 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 $15,600 - $27,648 111%
Advocate Helath Partners $16,421 117%
Aetna $16,421 - $17,242 117%
Celtic (Wellcare) $16,421 117%
Cigna $16,421 - $16,599 117%
Devoted Health $16,421 117%
Harmony Health Plan $16,421 117%
Health Alliance Medical Plan $16,421 117%
Humana $16,421 - $18,064 117%
Longevity Health Plan Of Illinois $16,421 117%
Medicare (plans) $16,421 117%
Self-Pay $16,421 117%
United Behavioral Health $16,421 117%
UnitedHealthcare $16,421 117%
Clear Spring Health Of Illinois $16,586 118%
Molina $16,914 - $24,632 120%
Zing Health Provider Network $16,914 120%
Meridian $17,242 123%
Provider Partners Health Plan (Pphp) $17,242 123%
Access Community Health Network $19,706 140%
Tricare $20,698 147%
Clifton Health Systems $25,453 181%
Ambetter / Centene $26,603 189%
Hfn Inc (Healthcare Finest Network) $30,524 217%
Corvel $31,180 222%
Coventry $31,180 222%
Workers Comp $31,180 222%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 1325 N Highland Avenue, Aurora, IL 60506
  • CMS Rating: ★★★☆☆
  • Ownership Type: Voluntary non-profit - Private
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals