CMS Price Transparency Data

Total knee replacement

Facility: Phelps Memorial Health Center

Billing Code: 27447 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 27447
  • Insurance Median: $1,491
  • Cash Discount Price: $5,161
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 0.11x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Total knee replacement at Phelps Memorial Health Center is $1,491. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $5,161. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $13,116.76, this hospital’s rate is 0.11x the Medicare baseline. Located in 1215 Tibbals St, Holdrege, NE.
Cash / Self-Pay
$5,161

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$1,491

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: $5,161 (39%)
Insurance Median: $1,491 (11%)
Cash: $5,161 (39% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $1,491 (11% 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.

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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
First Health - All Plans $1,038 - $10,906 8%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $1,046 - $1,862 8%
Good Samaritan Mcr Adv - All Plans $1,046 8%
Medica Mcr Adv $1,046 8%
UnitedHealthcare $1,046 - $11,468 8%
Va Ccn - All Plans $1,046 8%
Wellcare Mcr Adv - All Plans $1,046 8%
Aetna $1,092 - $11,468 8%
Molina Mcaid - All Plans $1,092 - $11,468 8%
Three Rivers - All Plans $1,255 10%
Providrs Care/Wppa - All Plans $1,268 10%
Provider Network Of American - All Plans $1,569 12%
Partners Hlth Alliance - All Plans $1,831 14%
6 Degrees Hlth - All Plans $1,883 14%
Medica-All Other Plans $1,883 14%
Midwest Ntwrk Alliance - All Plans $1,988 15%
Ambetter / Centene $2,013 15%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 1215 Tibbals St, Holdrege, NE 68949
  • CMS Rating: ★★★★☆
  • Ownership Type: Voluntary non-profit - Private
  • Hospital Type: Critical Access Hospitals