CMS Price Transparency Data

Total hip replacement

Facility: Atrium Health University City

Billing Code: 27130 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 27130
Insurance Median: $1,179
Cash Discount Price: Unavailable
vs. Medicare Baseline: 0.09x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Total hip replacement at Atrium Health University City is $1,179. 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 0.09x the Medicare baseline. Located in 8800 North Tyron Street, Charlotte, NC.

Cash / Self-Pay

Unavailable

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$1,179

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: $1,179 (9%)

Ins. Median: $1,179 (9% 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
Partners	$1,073	8%
Trillium	$1,073	8%
Amerihealth Caritas	$1,084	8%
Carolina Complete Health	$1,084	8%
Healthy Blue	$1,084	8%
UnitedHealthcare	$1,084 - $12,887	8%
Vaya	$1,084	8%
Wellcare	$1,084	8%
Alliance	$1,094	8%
Cigna	$1,179 - $12,850	9%
Humana	$1,203 - $12,482	9%
Aetna	$1,221 - $12,666	9%
Ortho Carolina	$1,474 - $15,297	11%

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: 27130.

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Contact your insurance company to confirm Atrium Health University City is fully in-network.
Ask your insurer if "Prior Authorization" is required for CPT code 27130.
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.