CMS Price Transparency Data

Total knee replacement

Facility: Daviess Community Hospital

Billing Code: 27447 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 27447
Insurance Median: $1,421
Cash Discount Price: $1,437
vs. Medicare Baseline: 0.11x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Total knee replacement at Daviess Community Hospital is $1,421. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $1,437. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $13,116.76, this hospital’s rate is 0.11x the Medicare baseline. Located in 1314 E Walnut St, Washington, IN.

Cash / Self-Pay

$1,437

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$1,421

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: $1,437 (11%)

Insurance Median: $1,421 (11%)

Cash: $1,437 (11% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $1,421 (11% 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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Remaining Deductible ($)

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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
Patoka Valley-All Plans	$790 - $1,263	6%
Aetna	$1,062	8%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$1,062 - $1,328	8%
Encore Ppo-All Plans	$1,062	8%
St. Vincent Health - All Plans	$1,168	9%
Humana	$1,221	9%
Siho-All Plans	$1,421 - $2,274	11%
Sagamore Valley-All Plans	$1,532 - $2,451	12%
Caresource Mcaid-All Plans	$1,579 - $2,526	12%
Hoosier Healthwise Mcaid-All Plans	$1,579 - $2,526	12%
Mdwise Marketplace-All Plans	$2,039	16%
UnitedHealthcare	$2,570	20%

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 $1,437.
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 Daviess Community Hospital 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.