CMS Price Transparency Data

Total knee replacement

Facility: Saint Joseph Hospital

Billing Code: 27447 (CPT)

The BaseRate · fair price high confidence
A fair price for this
$10,948
about 0.8× the $13,117 Medicare rate · typically $6,640–$14,538
modeled estimate · not a bill or quote
What this hospital charges insurers
$12,831
Above the fair price
about $1,883 over the fair price · 1.0× Medicare
Medicare pays $13,117 Fair price $10,948 This hospital $12,831

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How this hospital compares to other KY hospitals

Highest price of the 9 KY hospitals we have prices for — worth calling around.

Cheapest $3,602 Priciest $12,831

Black dot = this hospital, among the 9 KY hospitals with a price for this procedure. Full list below.

A fair price for a Total knee replacement is about $10,948 (about 0.8× the $13,117 Medicare rate). Saint Joseph Hospital charges insurers about $12,831 — above the fair price. Located in Lexington, KY.

This price is above the fair BaseRate — you may be able to pay less

Ask the hospital for the cash / self-pay price, check whether you qualify for financial assistance, or negotiate the bill down toward the fair price of about $10,948. Many patients pay well below the first number they’re quoted — the checklists below walk you through it.

What each insurance company pays

Which insurers have negotiated a price with this hospital for this procedure — and which haven’t.

4 of 6 major insurers have a published price at this hospital

✓ UnitedHealthcare✓ Blue Cross Blue Shield✓ Aetna✓ Humana CignaKaiser Permanente

Crossed out = this hospital hasn’t published a negotiated price for that insurer for this procedure. It doesn’t necessarily mean they aren’t accepted — ask your insurer.

Insurance company Price range vs. Medicare
UnitedHealthcaremajor $13,147 100%
Blue Cross Blue Shieldmajor $12,641 96%
Aetnamajor $13,021 99%
Humanamajor $3,078 - $12,641 23%
CareSource $25,283 193%
Molina $13,273 101%
WellCare $12,641 96%

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Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: One Saint Joseph Drive, Lexington, KY 40504
  • CMS Rating: ★★★☆☆
  • Ownership Type: Voluntary non-profit - Church
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals