CMS Price Transparency Data

Hip or knee replacement (inpatient stay)

Facility: Ochsner Medical Center-Hancock

Billing Code: 470 (MS-DRG)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 470
  • Insurance Median: $19,719
  • Cash Discount Price: $14,224
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.40x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Hip or knee replacement (inpatient stay) at Ochsner Medical Center-Hancock is $19,719. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $14,224. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $14,044.15, this hospital’s rate is 1.40x the Medicare baseline. Located in 149 Drinkwater Blvd, Bay Saint Louis, MS.
Cash / Self-Pay
$14,224

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$19,719

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: $14,224 (101%)
Insurance Median: $19,719 (140%)
Cash: $14,224 (101% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $19,719 (140% 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
Medicaid / KanCare $10,109 - $10,614 72%
Humana $14,525 - $19,523 103%
Zelis $15,075 107%
Cigna $19,523 139%
Magnolia Health Plan – Wellcare By All Well Of Mississippi $19,523 139%
Medicare (plans) $19,523 - $20,500 139%
UnitedHealthcare $19,523 - $19,525 139%
Aetna $19,719 140%
Shared Health Mississippi $20,500 146%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $21,218 - $22,590 151%
Healthcomp & Personify Health (Formerly Gilsbar) $22,459 160%
Select Administrative Services Network $26,202 187%
Ambetter / Centene $33,190 236%
Primewell Health Services – Commercial $47,832 341%
Primewell Health Services Commercial Exchange Plan $47,837 341%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 149 Drinkwater Blvd, Bay Saint Louis, MS 39520
  • CMS Rating: ★★★☆☆
  • Ownership Type: Government - Local
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals