CMS Price Transparency Data

Hip or knee replacement (inpatient stay)

Facility: Community First Medical Center

Billing Code: 470 (MS-DRG)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 470
Insurance Median: $15,658
Cash Discount Price: $26,604
vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.11x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Hip or knee replacement (inpatient stay) at Community First Medical Center is $15,658. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $26,604. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $14,044.15, this hospital’s rate is 1.11x the Medicare baseline. Located in 5645 W Addison Street, Chicago, IL.

Cash / Self-Pay

$26,604

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$15,658

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: $26,604 (189%)

Insurance Median: $15,658 (111%)

Cash: $26,604 (189% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $15,658 (111% 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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Billing Status

Remaining Deductible ($)

Your Coinsurance Rate (%)

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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
Cigna	$9,418 - $20,506	67%
Aetna	$15,353 - $19,289	109%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$15,353 - $24,162	109%
Harmony Mcr Adv - All Other Plans	$15,353	109%
Humana	$15,353 - $21,218	109%
Meridian Mcr Adv - All Other Plans	$15,353	109%
Molina Marketplace - All Other Plans	$15,353	109%
Molina Mcr Adv	$15,353	109%
Zing Hlth Mcr Adv - All Plans	$15,353	109%
UnitedHealthcare	$28,934	206%

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 $26,604.
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 Community First Medical Center 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.