CMS Price Transparency Data

Hip or knee replacement (inpatient stay)

Facility: Ochsner LSU Health Monroe

Billing Code: 470 (MS-DRG)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 470
Insurance Median: $17,105
Cash Discount Price: $24,924
vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.22x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Hip or knee replacement (inpatient stay) at Ochsner LSU Health Monroe is $17,105. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $24,924. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $14,044.15, this hospital’s rate is 1.22x the Medicare baseline. Located in 4864 Jackson Street, Monroe, LA.

Cash / Self-Pay

$24,924

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$17,105

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: $24,924 (177%)

Insurance Median: $17,105 (122%)

Cash: $24,924 (177% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $17,105 (122% 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
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$13,335 - $18,938	95%
Verity Health Network – Lsu First Choice	$14,699	105%
(Healthy Louisiana) And Healthy Blue Dual Advantage (Hmo-D-Snp)	$15,921	113%
Aetna	$15,921	113%
Humana	$15,921 - $18,989	113%
Medicare (plans)	$15,921	113%
UnitedHealthcare	$15,921	113%
Multiplan/Phcs/American Lifecare	$18,289	130%
Healthcomp Ppo (Formerly Gilsbar 360	$61,410 - $72,964	437%
Usa Managed Care Network	$74,287 - $88,262	529%

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 $24,924.
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 Ochsner LSU Health Monroe 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.