CMS Price Transparency Data

Total knee replacement

Facility: Deaconess Illinois Crossroads

Billing Code: 27447 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 27447
Insurance Median: $3,611
Cash Discount Price: $2,133
vs. Medicare Baseline: 0.28x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Total knee replacement at Deaconess Illinois Crossroads is $3,611. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $2,133. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $13,116.76, this hospital’s rate is 0.28x the Medicare baseline. Located in 8 Doctors Park Rd, Mount Vernon, IL.

Cash / Self-Pay

$2,133

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$3,611

Median negotiated contract rate across all mapped commercial carriers.

Medicare Reference Rate

$13,116.76

Standard federal government reimbursement rate for this code.

Visual Cost Comparison vs. Medicare

Medicare Reference Baseline: $13,116.76 (100%)

Cash / Self-Pay: $2,133 (16%)

Insurance Median: $3,611 (28%)

Cash: $2,133 (16% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $3,611 (28% of Medicare)

Understanding this gauge: We use the federal Medicare rate of $13,116.76 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
Aetna	$1,245 - $13,681	9%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$1,245 - $13,413	9%
Humana	$1,245 - $13,413	9%
Meridian Health Plan	$1,245 - $13,413	9%
Molina Healthcare Of Illinois	$1,245 - $13,547	9%
Mytru Advantage	$1,245 - $13,413	9%
Umwa	$1,245 - $13,413	9%
UnitedHealthcare	$1,245 - $13,413	9%
Wellcare	$1,245 - $13,413	9%
Alliance Coal	$1,719 - $22,131	13%
Alter-Net Medical Services, Inc.	$1,993 - $38,226	15%
Noncontracted	$1,993 - $21,460	15%
Self-Pay	$2,133	16%
Cigna	$2,371	18%
Deaconess Onecare	$2,553	19%
Prime Health Services	$4,570	35%
Guardian Resources, Inc.	$5,119	39%
Healthcare'S Finest Network (Hfn)	$5,180	39%
Medicalcontrol Network Solutions	$5,180	39%
National Provider Network	$5,180	39%
Three Rivers Provider Network	$5,302	40%
Beech Street	$5,363	41%
Care Improvement Plus	$13,681	104%
Hope Trust	$38,226	291%

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 $2,133.
Request and sign a "Waiver of Insurance Submission" to prevent automatic billing.
Verify CPT Code matches exactly: 27447.

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Contact your insurance company to confirm Deaconess Illinois Crossroads is fully in-network.
Ask your insurer if "Prior Authorization" is required for CPT code 27447.
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.