CMS Price Transparency Data

Hip or knee replacement (inpatient stay)

Facility: Corewell Health Big Rapids Hospital

Billing Code: 470 (MS-DRG)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 470
  • Insurance Median: $15,860
  • Cash Discount Price: Unavailable
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.13x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Hip or knee replacement (inpatient stay) at Corewell Health Big Rapids Hospital is $15,860. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is unavailable. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $14,044.15, this hospital’s rate is 1.13x the Medicare baseline. Located in 605 Oak Street, Big Rapids, MI.
Cash / Self-Pay
Unavailable

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$15,860

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%)
Insurance Median: $15,860 (113%)
Ins. Median: $15,860 (113% 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
Blue Cross Blue Shield $15,105 - $25,232 108%
Community Pace $15,105 108%
Health Alliance Plan $15,105 108%
Humana $15,105 108%
Mclaren Health Plan $15,105 108%
Priority Health $15,105 - $25,427 108%
Trinity Health Plan Of Michigan $15,105 108%
Aetna $15,860 113%
Molina Healthcare $15,860 - $27,188 113%
University Of Michigan Health Plan $15,860 113%
Meridian Health Plan $27,188 194%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 605 Oak Street, Big Rapids, MI 49307
  • CMS Rating: ★★★☆☆
  • Ownership Type: Voluntary non-profit - Private
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals