CMS Price Transparency Data

Hip or knee replacement (inpatient stay)

Facility: Palisades Medical Center

Billing Code: 470 (MS-DRG)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 470
Insurance Median: $26,018
Cash Discount Price: $22,688
vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.85x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Hip or knee replacement (inpatient stay) at Palisades Medical Center is $26,018. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $22,688. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $14,044.15, this hospital’s rate is 1.85x the Medicare baseline. Located in 7600 River Rd, North Bergen, NJ.

Cash / Self-Pay

$22,688

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$26,018

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%)

Cash / Self-Pay: $22,688 (162%)

Insurance Median: $26,018 (185%)

Cash: $22,688 (162% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $26,018 (185% 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.

Out-of-Pocket Cost Estimator

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Billing Status

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
Horizon	$11,497 - $73,557	82%
Amerihealth	$19,228	137%
Vaccn	$22,688	162%
Aetna	$23,440 - $46,970	167%
Amerigroup	$23,440	167%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$23,440	167%
Wellcare	$23,440	167%
Clover	$25,783	184%
Seoul Medical Group	$26,252	187%
Karna	$32,929	234%
Cigna	$43,089 - $48,697	307%
Oxford	$59,765	426%
Brighton Health Plan	$67,659	482%
UnitedHealthcare	$71,242	507%

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 $22,688.
Request and sign a "Waiver of Insurance Submission" to prevent automatic billing.
Verify MS-DRG Code matches exactly: 470.

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Contact your insurance company to confirm Palisades Medical Center is fully in-network.
Ask your insurer if "Prior Authorization" is required for MS-DRG code 470.
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.