CMS Price Transparency Data

Total hip replacement

Facility: Charlevoix Area Hospital

Billing Code: 27130 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 27130
Insurance Median: $1,384
Cash Discount Price: Unavailable
vs. Medicare Baseline: 0.11x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Total hip replacement at Charlevoix Area Hospital is $1,384. 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 $13,116.76, this hospital’s rate is 0.11x the Medicare baseline. Located in 14700 Lakeshore Drive, Charlevoix, MI.

Cash / Self-Pay

Unavailable

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$1,384

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%)

Insurance Median: $1,384 (11%)

Ins. Median: $1,384 (11% 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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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	$416 - $9,060	3%
Mclaren Health Plan	$829 - $9,060	6%
Meridian	$829 - $9,060	6%
Priority Health	$829 - $9,060	6%
UnitedHealthcare	$829 - $9,060	6%
Aetna	$1,145	9%
Blue Care Network	$1,145	9%
Hap (Health Alliance Plan)	$1,145 - $19,277	9%
Medicare (plans)	$1,145	9%
Michigan Amish Medical Board	$1,145	9%
Molina	$1,145	9%
Northern Michigan Mennonite Group	$1,145	9%
Asr Physicians Care Network	$1,718	13%
Nomi Health	$1,832	14%
Employee Benefits Logistics	$1,947	15%
Cigna	$2,072	16%
Provider Network Of America/Hma Group Health	$17,992	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 $X.
Request and sign a "Waiver of Insurance Submission" to prevent automatic billing.
Verify CPT Code matches exactly: 27130.

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Contact your insurance company to confirm Charlevoix Area Hospital is fully in-network.
Ask your insurer if "Prior Authorization" is required for CPT code 27130.
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.