CMS Price Transparency Data

Hip or knee replacement (inpatient stay)

Facility: PAM Health Specialty Hospital of Reno

Billing Code: 470 (MS-DRG)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 470
  • Insurance Median: $31,072
  • Cash Discount Price: Unavailable
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 2.21x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Hip or knee replacement (inpatient stay) at PAM Health Specialty Hospital of Reno is $31,072. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is unavailable. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $14,044.15, this hospital’s rate is 2.21x the Medicare baseline. Located in 235 W 6Th St, Reno, NV.
Cash / Self-Pay
Unavailable

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$31,072

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%)
Insurance Median: $31,072 (221%)
Ins. Median: $31,072 (221% 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.

Elevated Commercial Rate Alert (Value-Gap)

The negotiated rate at this facility is 221% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 121%). Patients with high-deductible plans or out-of-network benefits may face excessive out-of-pocket costs.

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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
Aetna $31,072 221%
Alignment Health $31,072 221%
Atrio Health Plan $31,072 221%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $31,072 221%
Healthchoice $31,072 221%
Hometown Health $31,072 221%
Humana $31,072 221%
Ilumed Aco Reach $31,072 221%
Premier Health $31,072 221%
Prominence Health Plan $31,072 221%
Select Health $31,072 221%
Imperial Health $32,626 - $38,840 232%
Molina $34,180 243%
Silver Summit $34,801 248%
Velocity Provider Ppo Network $37,287 265%
Prime Health Services $40,394 - $46,608 288%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 235 W 6Th St, Reno, NV 89503
  • CMS Rating: No CMS Rating
  • Ownership Type: N/A
  • Hospital Type: PART A PROVIDER - HOSPITAL