CMS Price Transparency Data
Hip or knee replacement (inpatient stay)
Facility: Mercy Hospital Washington
Billing Code: 470 (MS-DRG)
Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
- CPT Billing Code: 470
- Insurance Median: $15,189
- Cash Discount Price: $25,942
- vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.08x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Hip or knee replacement (inpatient stay) at Mercy Hospital Washington is $15,189. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $25,942. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $14,044.15, this hospital’s rate is 1.08x the Medicare baseline. Located in 901 East 5Th Street, Washington, MO.
Cash / Self-Pay
$25,942
Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.
Insurance Median
$15,189
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: $25,942 (185%)
Insurance Median: $15,189 (108%)
Cash: $25,942 (185% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $15,189 (108% 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Ambetter / Centene | $3,478 | 25% |
| Home State Health Plan Contracted [320187] | $3,478 | 25% |
| Medicaid / KanCare | $3,478 | 25% |
| Novasys Contracted [320285] | $3,478 | 25% |
| Cigna | $9,661 - $15,483 | 69% |
| Healthlink Contracted [320179] | $10,926 - $26,110 | 78% |
| Mercy Benefit Admin Contracted [320251] | $13,553 - $14,174 | 97% |
| Mercy Benefit Admin [20251] | $13,553 - $14,174 | 97% |
| Show-Me Health Administrators Contracted [320483] | $13,553 - $14,231 | 97% |
| Aither Health Contracted [320449] | $13,961 | 99% |
| Aither Health [20449] | $13,961 | 99% |
| Auxiant Contracted [320462] | $13,961 | 99% |
| Ebms Contracted [320493] | $13,961 | 99% |
| Edison Health Solutions Contracted [320502] | $13,961 | 99% |
| Imagine 360 Contracted [320494] | $13,961 | 99% |
| Reflect Health Contracted [320492] | $13,961 | 99% |
| Yuzu Health Contracted [320521] | $13,961 | 99% |
| Blue Cross Blue Shield | $14,299 - $31,021 | 102% |
| American Health Advantage Of Mo Mcr [10473] | $15,189 | 108% |
| Cherokee Nation Health Serv Contracted [320066] | $15,189 | 108% |
| Cross Timbers Hospice [20098] | $15,189 | 108% |
| Dept Of Veteran Affairs Contracted [320106] | $15,189 | 108% |
| Elara Caring Aspire Hospice Contracted [320433] | $15,189 | 108% |
| Elara Caring Aspire Hospice [20433] | $15,189 | 108% |
| Globalhealth Contracted [320145] | $15,189 | 108% |
| Halo Hcr Inc Hospice Contracted [320432] | $15,189 | 108% |
| Halo Hcr Inc Hospice [20432] | $15,189 | 108% |
| Humana | $15,189 - $15,483 | 108% |
| Indian Health Service Contracted [320198] | $15,189 | 108% |
| Kindful Hospice Contracted [320434] | $15,189 | 108% |
| Kindful Hospice [20434] | $15,189 | 108% |
| Medicare (plans) | $15,189 - $15,483 | 108% |
| Mercy Hospice Okc [20252] | $15,189 | 108% |
| Pace Of The Ozarks Contracted [320518] | $15,189 | 108% |
| Qual Choice Contracted [320325] | $15,189 | 108% |
| UnitedHealthcare | $15,189 - $23,052 | 108% |
| Aetna | $15,483 - $22,522 | 110% |
| Centivo Contracted [320505] | $15,483 | 110% |
| Hope Trust Contracted [320488] | $15,483 | 110% |
| Medica Contracted [320239] | $15,597 | 111% |
| Provider Partners Health Plans Contracted [320450] | $16,738 | 119% |
| Tricare | $18,539 | 132% |
| Healthscope Contracted [320182] | $19,060 | 136% |
| United Medical Resources Contracted [320454] | $23,052 | 164% |
| Preferred Health Plan Contracted [320522] | $27,096 | 193% |
| First Health Contracted [320128] | $33,424 | 238% |
| Mercy Mgd Behavioral Health Contracted [320259] | $33,424 | 238% |
| Multiplan Contracted [320270] | $33,424 | 238% |
| Private Health Care Systems Contracted [320320] | $33,424 | 238% |