CMS Price Transparency Data

Total knee replacement

Facility: Carlsbad Medical Center

Billing Code: 27447 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 27447
  • Insurance Median: $17,015
  • Cash Discount Price: $11,038
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.30x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Total knee replacement at Carlsbad Medical Center is $17,015. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $11,038. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $13,116.76, this hospital’s rate is 1.30x the Medicare baseline. Located in 2430 West Pierce Street, Carlsbad, NM.
Cash / Self-Pay
$11,038

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$17,015

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: $11,038 (84%)
Insurance Median: $17,015 (130%)
Cash: $11,038 (84% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $17,015 (130% 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
Veterans Eval Services $1,234 9%
Self Pay $11,038 84%
Medicaid / KanCare $11,561 - $12,501 88%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $11,906 - $99,655 91%
UnitedHealthcare $13,126 - $56,848 100%
Medicare (plans) $13,375 102%
Node Molina Mcr Adv $13,375 102%
Presbyterian $13,375 - $79,774 102%
Node Va $13,612 104%
Triwest $13,612 104%
Capstar $13,842 106%
Node Choice Care Mcr Adv $14,043 107%
Node Devoted Health Mcr Adv $14,043 107%
Eddy County Detention $15,000 114%
Us Department Of Labor $17,015 130%
Wexford Health $17,015 130%
Work Comp Nm $17,052 130%
Node Molina Health Exchange $37,162 283%
Nm Health Connection $54,449 415%
Cigna $55,192 - $92,502 421%
Zelis $69,542 - $92,722 530%
Omni Network $71,750 547%
Choice Care $77,269 589%
Ccn First Health $88,307 673%
Healthsmart $89,411 - $94,930 682%
Aetna $92,722 707%
Multiplan $92,722 707%
Medical Control Inc $102,657 783%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 2430 West Pierce Street, Carlsbad, NM 88220
  • CMS Rating: ★☆☆☆☆
  • Ownership Type: Voluntary non-profit - Other
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals