CMS Price Transparency Data

Hip or knee replacement (inpatient stay)

Facility: Frankfort Regional Medical Center

Billing Code: 470 (MS-DRG)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 470
  • Insurance Median: $14,506
  • Cash Discount Price: Unavailable
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.03x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Hip or knee replacement (inpatient stay) at Frankfort Regional Medical Center is $14,506. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is unavailable. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $14,044.15, this hospital’s rate is 1.03x the Medicare baseline. Located in 299 Kings Daughters Drive, Frankfort, KY.
Cash / Self-Pay
Unavailable

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$14,506

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%)
Insurance Median: $14,506 (103%)
Ins. Median: $14,506 (103% 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
United $5,199 - $35,496 37%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $11,605 - $31,605 83%
Coventry Cares $13,780 98%
Molina $13,780 98%
Wellcare $13,780 - $14,506 98%
Humana $13,918 - $19,478 99%
Aetna $14,361 102%
United Behavioral Health $14,506 103%
United Va $14,506 103%
Devoted Health $14,796 105%
Horizon Pace $14,941 106%
Signature Advantage $14,941 106%
Essence Healthcare $16,500 117%
Baptist Health Network $16,830 120%
Cigna $42,047 299%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 299 Kings Daughters Drive, Frankfort, KY 40601
  • CMS Rating: ★★★☆☆
  • Ownership Type: Proprietary
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals