CMS Price Transparency Data

Hip or knee replacement (inpatient stay)

Facility: Portsmouth Regional Hospital

Billing Code: 470 (MS-DRG)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 470
  • Insurance Median: $18,753
  • Cash Discount Price: Unavailable
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.34x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Hip or knee replacement (inpatient stay) at Portsmouth Regional Hospital is $18,753. 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 $14,044.15, this hospital’s rate is 1.34x the Medicare baseline. Located in 333 Borthwick Ave, Portsmouth, NH.
Cash / Self-Pay
Unavailable

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$18,753

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%)
Insurance Median: $18,753 (134%)
Ins. Median: $18,753 (134% 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
Tufts Health Plan $7,757 55%
Granite State Health $13,334 95%
Amerihealth Caritas $13,598 97%
Well Sense Health Plan $13,994 100%
United $17,807 127%
Aetna $18,207 130%
Humana $18,207 130%
United Behavioral Health $18,207 130%
United Va Ccn $18,207 130%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $18,571 - $70,848 132%
Cigna $18,571 - $63,183 132%
Martin'S Point Health $18,935 135%
Ambetter / Centene $23,239 165%
Harvard Pilgrim $28,917 - $36,147 206%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 333 Borthwick Ave, Portsmouth, NH 03801
  • CMS Rating: ★★★☆☆
  • Ownership Type: Proprietary
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals