CMS Price Transparency Data

Hip or knee replacement (inpatient stay)

Facility: West Calcasieu Cameron Hospital

Billing Code: 470 (MS-DRG)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 470
Insurance Median: $15,009
Cash Discount Price: $13,595
vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.07x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Hip or knee replacement (inpatient stay) at West Calcasieu Cameron Hospital is $15,009. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $13,595. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $14,044.15, this hospital’s rate is 1.07x the Medicare baseline. Located in 701 East Cypress Street, Sulphur, LA.

Cash / Self-Pay

$13,595

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$15,009

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: $13,595 (97%)

Insurance Median: $15,009 (107%)

Cash: $13,595 (97% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $15,009 (107% 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
Medicare (plans)	$12,722	91%
Veteran Affair	$12,722	91%
Aetna	$15,009	107%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$15,009	107%
Verity Health	$17,085	122%
Humana	$19,208	137%

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 $13,595.
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 West Calcasieu Cameron Hospital 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.