CMS Price Transparency Data

Hip or knee replacement (inpatient stay)

Facility: Meadowview Regional Medical Center

Billing Code: 470 (MS-DRG)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 470
Insurance Median: $14,167
Cash Discount Price: $42,217
vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.01x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Hip or knee replacement (inpatient stay) at Meadowview Regional Medical Center is $14,167. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $42,217. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $14,044.15, this hospital’s rate is 1.01x the Medicare baseline. Located in 989 Medical Park Drive, Maysville, KY.

Cash / Self-Pay

$42,217

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$14,167

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: $42,217 (301%)

Insurance Median: $14,167 (101%)

Cash: $42,217 (301% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $14,167 (101% 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
UnitedHealthcare	$3,196 - $14,450	23%
Humana	$14,122	101%
Advantra	$14,167	101%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$14,167 - $23,290	101%
Medicare (plans)	$14,167	101%
Pyramid	$14,167	101%
Secure Horizons	$14,167	101%
Sterling	$14,167	101%
Aetna	$14,592	104%
Caresource	$14,862	106%
Tricare	$18,261	130%

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 $42,217.
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 Meadowview Regional 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.