CMS Price Transparency Data

Total knee replacement

Facility: Range Regional Health Services

Billing Code: 27447 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 27447
  • Insurance Median: $4,223
  • Cash Discount Price: $1,247
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 0.32x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Total knee replacement at Range Regional Health Services is $4,223. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $1,247. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $13,116.76, this hospital’s rate is 0.32x the Medicare baseline. Located in 750 East 34Th St, Hibbing, MN.
Cash / Self-Pay
$1,247

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$4,223

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: $1,247 (10%)
Insurance Median: $4,223 (32%)
Cash: $1,247 (10% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $4,223 (32% 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.

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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
Health Partners $857 - $13,171 7%
Itasca Medical Care $857 - $12,425 7%
Primewest $857 - $12,425 7%
Medica $912 - $13,171 7%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $976 - $30,029 7%
Sanford Health Plan $1,161 - $12,425 9%
Security Health Plan $1,161 - $12,425 9%
UnitedHealthcare $1,161 - $12,425 9%
Wellcare $1,161 - $12,425 9%
Ucare $1,219 - $24,379 9%
First Health $4,739 - $4,749 36%
Multiplan $4,913 - $4,922 37%
Private Healthcare Systems $4,913 - $4,922 37%
Wisconsin Physician Services $5,202 - $5,212 40%
America'S Ppo $5,317 - $5,328 41%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 750 East 34Th St, Hibbing, MN 55746
  • CMS Rating: ★★★★☆
  • Ownership Type: Voluntary non-profit - Other
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals