CMS Price Transparency Data

Hip or knee replacement (inpatient stay)

Facility: Murray-Calloway County Hospital

Billing Code: 470 (MS-DRG)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 470
  • Insurance Median: $14,057
  • Cash Discount Price: $38,645
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.00x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Hip or knee replacement (inpatient stay) at Murray-Calloway County Hospital is $14,057. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $38,645. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $14,044.15, this hospital’s rate is 1.00x the Medicare baseline. Located in 803 Poplar Street, Murray, KY.
Cash / Self-Pay
$38,645

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$14,057

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: $38,645 (275%)
Insurance Median: $14,057 (100%)
Cash: $38,645 (275% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $14,057 (100% 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.

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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
Bluegrass - All Plans $11,251 80%
Aetna $12,331 88%
Wellcare Health Plan Inc $12,331 88%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $12,931 - $14,797 92%
Humana $12,931 - $39,007 92%
Tricare $12,931 92%
Triwest - All Plans $12,931 92%
Coventry Cares Of Ky - All Plans $12,980 92%
Medicaid / KanCare $12,980 92%
Passport Health - All Plans $12,980 92%
Wellcare Mcr Adv $13,190 94%
Health Cost Solutions - All Plans $19,397 138%
Medben Mcch Employees $21,983 157%
Occunet - All Plans $22,630 161%
Ambetter / Centene $23,923 170%
UnitedHealthcare $30,440 217%
Medben City Of Murray - All Other Plans $35,672 254%
Center Care - All Plans $42,806 305%
Three Rivers - All Plans $47,563 339%
First Health - All Plans $53,508 381%
Healthsmart - All Plans $53,508 381%
Multiplan - All Plans $53,508 381%
Corvel Corporation - All Plans $59,453 423%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 803 Poplar Street, Murray, KY 42071
  • CMS Rating: ★★★☆☆
  • Ownership Type: Voluntary non-profit - Other
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals