CMS Price Transparency Data

Hip or knee replacement (inpatient stay)

Facility: Valley Hospital

Billing Code: 470 (MS-DRG)

The BaseRate · fair price high confidence
A fair price for this
$24,524
about 1.7× the $14,044 Medicare rate · typically $16,904–$37,832
modeled estimate · not a bill or quote
What this hospital charges insurers
$15,142
Below the fair price — a good deal
about $9,382 under the fair price · 1.1× Medicare
Medicare pays $14,044 Fair price $24,524 This hospital $15,142

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How this hospital compares to other NJ hospitals

Lowest price of the 9 NJ hospitals we have prices for — a strong deal.

Cheapest $15,142 Priciest $19,104

Black dot = this hospital, among the 9 NJ hospitals with a price for this procedure. Full list below.

A fair price for a Hip or knee replacement (inpatient stay) is about $24,524 (about 1.7× the $14,044 Medicare rate). Valley Hospital charges insurers about $15,142 — below the fair price — a good deal. Located in Paramus, NJ.

What each insurance company pays

Which insurers have negotiated a price with this hospital for this procedure — and which haven’t.

4 of 6 major insurers have a published price at this hospital

✓ UnitedHealthcare✓ Blue Cross Blue Shield✓ Aetna✓ Humana CignaKaiser Permanente

Crossed out = this hospital hasn’t published a negotiated price for that insurer for this procedure. It doesn’t necessarily mean they aren’t accepted — ask your insurer.

Insurance company Price range vs. Medicare
UnitedHealthcaremajor $15,142 108%
Blue Cross Blue Shieldmajor $15,596 111%
Aetnamajor $15,142 - $29,223 108%
Humanamajor $15,142 108%
Clover Health $15,142 108%
+ 1 smaller / regional plan $13,401
Government programs also on file: Medicare.

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Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 4 Valley Health Plaza, Paramus, NJ 07652
  • CMS Rating: ★★★★☆
  • Ownership Type: Voluntary non-profit - Private
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals