CMS Price Transparency Data

Total knee replacement

Facility: UMass Memorial Healthalliance Hospitals

Billing Code: 27447 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 27447
Insurance Median: $15,577
Cash Discount Price: $59,085
vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.19x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Total knee replacement at UMass Memorial Healthalliance Hospitals is $15,577. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $59,085. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $13,116.76, this hospital’s rate is 1.19x the Medicare baseline. Located in 60 Hospital Road, Leominster, MA.

Cash / Self-Pay

$59,085

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$15,577

Median negotiated contract rate across all mapped commercial carriers.

Medicare Reference Rate

$13,116.76

Standard federal government reimbursement rate for this code.

Visual Cost Comparison vs. Medicare

Medicare Reference Baseline: $13,116.76 (100%)

Cash / Self-Pay: $59,085 (450%)

Insurance Median: $15,577 (119%)

Cash: $59,085 (450% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $15,577 (119% of Medicare)

Understanding this gauge: We use the federal Medicare rate of $13,116.76 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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Remaining Deductible ($)

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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
Hsno/Free Care [10801]	$294	2%
Workers Compensation [20501]	$1,526	12%
Harvard Pilgrim [10701]	$10,714	82%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$12,252 - $16,094	93%
Champva [11001]	$13,752	105%
Cigna	$15,577 - $17,738	119%
Correctional Care [11003]	$15,577	119%
Institution [10406]	$15,577	119%
Medicaid / KanCare	$15,577	119%
Medicare (plans)	$15,577	119%
Tufts Dual [10111]	$15,577	119%
Tufts Us Family [11203]	$15,577	119%
Tufts [11201]	$16,127	123%
Aetna	$16,356	125%
Commonwealth Care Mcr [10115]	$16,356	125%
Fallon Mcr Supp [20202]	$16,356	125%
Harvard Pilgrim Mcr [10106]	$16,356	125%
Mgb Mcr [10124]	$16,356	125%
Tufts Mcr [10112]	$16,356	125%
UnitedHealthcare	$16,356 - $16,667	125%
Senior Whole Health [10110]	$16,667	127%
Tufts Connectorcare [10507]	$26,496	202%

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 $59,085.
Request and sign a "Waiver of Insurance Submission" to prevent automatic billing.
Verify CPT Code matches exactly: 27447.

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Contact your insurance company to confirm UMass Memorial Healthalliance Hospitals is fully in-network.
Ask your insurer if "Prior Authorization" is required for CPT code 27447.
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.