CMS Price Transparency Data

Hip or knee replacement (inpatient stay)

Facility: Saint Mary's Regional Medical Center

Billing Code: 470 (MS-DRG)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 470
  • Insurance Median: $18,633
  • Cash Discount Price: $16,202
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.33x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Hip or knee replacement (inpatient stay) at Saint Mary's Regional Medical Center is $18,633. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $16,202. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $14,044.15, this hospital’s rate is 1.33x the Medicare baseline. Located in 235 W 6Th St, Reno, NV.
Cash / Self-Pay
$16,202

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$18,633

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: $16,202 (115%)
Insurance Median: $18,633 (133%)
Cash: $16,202 (115% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $18,633 (133% 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
UnitedHealthcare $7,324 - $16,689 52%
Aetna $16,203 115%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $16,203 115%
Health Plan Of Nevada $16,203 115%
Medicare (plans) $16,203 115%
Molina Healthcare Of Nv $16,203 115%
Saint Mary Health Plan $16,203 - $18,633 115%
Sierra $16,203 115%
Silver Summit $16,203 - $25,114 115%
Tricare $16,203 - $22,336 115%
Triwest $16,203 115%
Alignment $16,527 118%
Pam $18,633 133%
Employer Direct $21,064 150%
Home Town Test $22,684 162%
Naphcare $22,684 162%
Asserta Health $24,304 173%
Imperial Insurance Company $24,304 - $29,975 173%
Occunet $24,304 173%
Nevada Health Partners $25,681 183%
National Healthcare Solutions, Inc $25,924 185%
Custom Ink $27,059 193%
Nv Preferred $27,149 - $34,458 193%
6 Degrees $28,841 205%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 235 W 6Th St, Reno, NV 89503
  • CMS Rating: ★★★★☆
  • Ownership Type: Proprietary
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals