CMS Price Transparency Data

Total knee replacement

Facility: S E Lackey Memorial Hospital

Billing Code: 27447 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 27447
Insurance Median: $4,565
Cash Discount Price: $7,617
vs. Medicare Baseline: 0.35x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Total knee replacement at S E Lackey Memorial Hospital is $4,565. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $7,617. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $13,116.76, this hospital’s rate is 0.35x the Medicare baseline. Located in 330 N Broad Street, Forest, MS.

Cash / Self-Pay

$7,617

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$4,565

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: $7,617 (58%)

Insurance Median: $4,565 (35%)

Cash: $7,617 (58% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $4,565 (35% 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
Aetna	$500	4%
UnitedHealthcare	$910 - $9,056	7%
Magnolia Mcr Adv	$1,071 - $4,565	8%
Va Ccn - All Plans	$1,071 - $4,565	8%
Wellcare Mcr Adv - All Plans	$1,071 - $4,565	8%
Corvel - All Plans	$3,929 - $9,781	30%
Magnolia Comm/Exch - All Other Plans	$4,565	35%
Cigna	$6,521	50%
Magnolia Mcaid	$7,404 - $9,532	56%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$8,151 - $22,527	62%
First/Health Choice - All Plans	$8,694	66%
Health Partners - All Plans	$9,020	69%
Multiplan - All Plans	$9,781	75%

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 $7,617.
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 S E Lackey Memorial Hospital 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.