CMS Price Transparency Data

Hip or knee replacement (inpatient stay)

Facility: Riverview Medical Center

Billing Code: 470 (MS-DRG)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 470
Insurance Median: $16,680
Cash Discount Price: $15,996
vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.19x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Hip or knee replacement (inpatient stay) at Riverview Medical Center is $16,680. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $15,996. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $14,044.15, this hospital’s rate is 1.19x the Medicare baseline. Located in One Riverview Plaza, Red Bank, NJ.

Cash / Self-Pay

$15,996

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$16,680

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: $15,996 (114%)

Insurance Median: $16,680 (119%)

Cash: $15,996 (114% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $16,680 (119% 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

Estimate whether it is more economical to use your insurance or pay the upfront self-pay cash rate.

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
Vaccn	$13,778	98%
Amerihealth	$13,930	99%
Horizon	$14,547 - $54,809	104%
Aetna	$14,893 - $52,596	106%
Amerigroup	$14,893	106%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$14,893	106%
Ubh	$14,893	106%
Wellcare	$14,893	106%
United Community/Americhoice	$15,637	111%
Clover	$16,382	117%
Seoul Medical Group	$16,680	119%
UnitedHealthcare	$17,871 - $71,278	127%
Karna	$21,533	153%
Cigna	$51,148 - $56,908	364%
Oxford	$61,049	435%
Brighton Health Plan	$67,659	482%

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 $15,996.
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 Riverview 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.