CMS Price Transparency Data

Hip or knee replacement (inpatient stay)

Facility: Saint Joseph Hospital-Elgin

Billing Code: 470 (MS-DRG)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 470
  • Insurance Median: $16,846
  • Cash Discount Price: $16,044
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.20x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Hip or knee replacement (inpatient stay) at Saint Joseph Hospital-Elgin is $16,846. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $16,044. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $14,044.15, this hospital’s rate is 1.20x the Medicare baseline. Located in 77 N Airlite Street, Elgin, IL.
Cash / Self-Pay
$16,044

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$16,846

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: $16,044 (114%)
Insurance Median: $16,846 (120%)
Cash: $16,044 (114% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $16,846 (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 $15,242 - $26,150 109%
Aetna $16,044 - $16,846 114%
Celtic (Wellcare) $16,044 114%
Cigna $16,044 - $16,599 114%
Devoted Health $16,044 114%
Harmony Health Plan $16,044 114%
Humana $16,044 - $17,649 114%
Longevity Health Plan Of Illinois $16,044 114%
Medicare (plans) $16,044 114%
Self-Pay $16,044 114%
United Behavioral $16,044 114%
UnitedHealthcare $16,044 114%
Clear Spring Health Of Illinois $16,205 115%
Molina $16,526 - $24,066 118%
Zing Health Provider Network $16,526 118%
Meridian $16,846 120%
Providers Partners Health Plan (Pphp) $16,846 120%
Access Community Health Network $19,253 137%
Tricare $20,449 146%
Imagine Health Network, Inc $22,271 159%
Clifton Health Systems $24,868 177%
Ambetter / Centene $25,992 185%
Hfn Inc $30,524 217%
Coventry $31,180 222%
Workers Comp $31,180 222%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 77 N Airlite Street, Elgin, IL 60123
  • CMS Rating: ★★★★☆
  • Ownership Type: Voluntary non-profit - Church
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals