CMS Price Transparency Data

Total knee replacement

Facility: Altru Hospital

Billing Code: 27447 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 27447
Insurance Median: $13,117
Cash Discount Price: $7,338
vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.00x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Total knee replacement at Altru Hospital is $13,117. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $7,338. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $13,116.76, this hospital’s rate is 1.00x the Medicare baseline. Located in 1200 S Columbia Rd, Grand Forks, ND.

Cash / Self-Pay

$7,338

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$13,117

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: $7,338 (56%)

Insurance Median: $13,117 (100%)

Cash: $7,338 (56% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $13,117 (100% 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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Remaining Deductible ($)

Your Coinsurance Rate (%)

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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
Medica	$742 - $19,812	6%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$4,819 - $34,972	37%
Aetna	$9,500 - $23,610	72%
Sanford Health Plan	$15,318 - $20,562	117%
UnitedHealthcare	$23,116 - $25,684	176%
Acuity Group	$26,234	200%

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 $7,338.
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 Altru 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.