CMS Price Transparency Data

Hip or knee replacement (inpatient stay)

Facility: Research Medical Center

Billing Code: 470 (MS-DRG)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 470
  • Insurance Median: $18,581
  • Cash Discount Price: Unavailable
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.32x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Hip or knee replacement (inpatient stay) at Research Medical Center is $18,581. 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 1.32x the Medicare baseline. Located in 2316 E Meyer Blvd, Kansas City, MO.
Cash / Self-Pay
Unavailable

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$18,581

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: $18,581 (132%)
Ins. Median: $18,581 (132% 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
College Park Family Care Center $2,022 14%
United $2,428 - $43,819 17%
Humana $4,466 - $18,581 32%
Multiplan $6,522 - $14,822 46%
Medicaid / KanCare $8,781 63%
Healthyblue $11,663 83%
Aetna $11,891 - $37,353 85%
Amerigroup $11,891 85%
Unicare $11,891 85%
Corvel Corporation $14,442 103%
Oha Network $15,050 107%
Coventry $18,303 130%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $18,396 - $62,999 131%
UnitedHealthcare $18,581 132%
Celtic $18,953 135%
Devoted Health $18,953 135%
Wellcare $18,953 135%
Nhc Advantage $19,139 136%
Cigna $19,325 - $42,953 138%
Pyramid Life $20,439 146%
Oscar $20,986 149%
Universal Healthcare $20,997 150%
Ambetter / Centene $21,797 155%
Wppa Providrs Care Network $29,705 212%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 2316 E Meyer Blvd, Kansas City, MO 64132
  • CMS Rating: ★★☆☆☆
  • Ownership Type: Proprietary
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals