CMS Price Transparency Data

Total knee replacement

Facility: Saint Mary's Regional Medical Center

Billing Code: 27447 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 27447
  • Insurance Median: $13,965
  • Cash Discount Price: $13,964
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.06x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Total knee replacement at Saint Mary's Regional Medical Center is $13,965. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $13,964. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $13,116.76, this hospital’s rate is 1.06x the Medicare baseline. Located in 235 W 6Th St, Reno, NV.
Cash / Self-Pay
$13,964

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$13,965

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: $13,964 (106%)
Insurance Median: $13,965 (106%)
Cash: $13,964 (106% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $13,965 (106% 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
Access To Healthcare Network $453 3%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $1,294 - $20,693 10%
Health Plan Of Nevada $1,294 - $13,965 10%
Medicaid / KanCare $1,294 10%
Silver Summit $1,294 - $20,693 10%
Molina Healthcare Of Nv $1,320 - $13,965 10%
Occunet $3,365 - $20,693 26%
Three Rivers $3,365 26%
Worker Compensation $3,469 26%
UnitedHealthcare $3,752 - $14,384 29%
Aetna $4,559 - $13,965 35%
Medicare (plans) $13,965 106%
Saint Mary Health Plan $13,965 - $16,060 106%
Sierra $13,965 106%
Tricare $13,965 106%
Triwest $13,965 106%
Alignment $14,244 109%
Pam $16,060 122%
Veterans Evaluation Service Ves $17,456 133%
Employer Direct $19,551 149%
Home Town Test $19,551 149%
Naphcare $19,551 149%
6 Degrees $20,693 158%
Asserta Health $20,693 158%
Custom Ink $20,693 158%
Imperial Insurance Company $20,693 158%
Nevada Health Partners $20,693 158%
Nv Preferred $20,693 158%

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