CMS Price Transparency Data

Total knee replacement

Facility: Memorial Hospital at Gulfport

Billing Code: 27447 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 27447
Insurance Median: $17,411
Cash Discount Price: Unavailable
vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.33x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Total knee replacement at Memorial Hospital at Gulfport is $17,411. 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 1.33x the Medicare baseline. Located in 4500 13Th Street, Gulfport, MS.

Cash / Self-Pay

Unavailable

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$17,411

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: $17,411 (133%)

Ins. Median: $17,411 (133% 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
UnitedHealthcare	$9,751 - $12,772	74%
Magnolia Health	$9,946 - $16,849	76%
Molina	$10,044 - $17,973	77%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$12,054	92%
Humana	$12,285	94%
Aetna	$20,556	157%
Fox Everett	$21,904	167%
First Choice	$23,298	178%
Sas Non-Mhg	$23,298	178%
Mhg	$24,557	187%
Primewell	$26,959	206%
Cigna	$56,850	433%

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: 27447.

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Contact your insurance company to confirm Memorial Hospital at Gulfport is fully in-network.
Ask your insurer if "Prior Authorization" is required for CPT code 27447.
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.