CMS Price Transparency Data

Hip or knee replacement (inpatient stay)

Facility: Central Maine Medical Center

Billing Code: 470 (MS-DRG)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 470
  • Insurance Median: $15,718
  • Cash Discount Price: $15,718
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.12x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Hip or knee replacement (inpatient stay) at Central Maine Medical Center is $15,718. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $15,718. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $14,044.15, this hospital’s rate is 1.12x the Medicare baseline. Located in 300 Main Street, Lewiston, ME.
Cash / Self-Pay
$15,718

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$15,718

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: $15,718 (112%)
Insurance Median: $15,718 (112%)
Cash: $15,718 (112% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $15,718 (112% 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
Medicaid / KanCare $13,050 93%
Aetna $15,125 108%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $15,125 - $34,855 108%
Humana $15,125 108%
UnitedHealthcare $15,125 - $15,718 108%
Wellcare $15,125 108%
Medicare (plans) $15,718 112%
Self-Pay $15,718 112%
Workers Compensation $21,453 153%
Martins Point $38,133 272%
Tricare $38,133 272%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 300 Main Street, Lewiston, ME 04240
  • CMS Rating: ★★★★☆
  • Ownership Type: Voluntary non-profit - Private
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals