CMS Price Transparency Data

Hip or knee replacement (inpatient stay)

Facility: Ochsner LSU Health Shreveport-St Mary Medical Cent

Billing Code: 470 (MS-DRG)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 470
Insurance Median: $20,851
Cash Discount Price: $18,814
vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.48x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Hip or knee replacement (inpatient stay) at Ochsner LSU Health Shreveport-St Mary Medical Cent is $20,851. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $18,814. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $14,044.15, this hospital’s rate is 1.48x the Medicare baseline. Located in 1 St Mary Place, Shreveport, LA.

Cash / Self-Pay

$18,814

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$20,851

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: $18,814 (134%)

Insurance Median: $20,851 (148%)

Cash: $18,814 (134% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $20,851 (148% 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

Estimate whether it is more economical to use your insurance or pay the upfront self-pay cash rate.

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	$12,093 - $24,683	86%
Verity Health Network – Lsu First Choice	$14,699	105%
Humana	$16,680 - $20,851	119%
Multiplan/Phcs/American Lifecare	$18,289	130%
Aetna	$20,851	148%
Medicare (plans)	$20,851	148%
UnitedHealthcare	$20,851 - $28,598	148%
Healthcomp Ppo (Formerly Gilsbar 360	$23,238 - $34,548	165%

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 $18,814.
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 Shreveport-St Mary Medical Cent 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.