CMS Price Transparency Data

Hip or knee replacement (inpatient stay)

Facility: Kaleida Health

Billing Code: 470 (MS-DRG)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 470
  • Insurance Median: $22,430
  • Cash Discount Price: Unavailable
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.60x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Hip or knee replacement (inpatient stay) at Kaleida Health is $22,430. 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 1.60x the Medicare baseline. Located in 100 High Street, Buffalo, NY.
Cash / Self-Pay
Unavailable

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$22,430

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: $22,430 (160%)
Ins. Median: $22,430 (160% 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
Tricare $21,308 152%
Independent Health Association $21,667 - $22,430 154%
Independent Health Association - Wchob $21,667 154%
Univera $21,981 157%
Univera - Wchob $21,981 157%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $22,430 160%
Cigna $22,430 160%
Fallon Health $22,430 160%
Kalos Health $22,430 160%
UnitedHealthcare $22,430 - $22,879 160%
Vns $22,430 160%
Wellcare $22,430 160%
Fidelis $23,551 168%
Aetna $23,776 - $40,714 169%
Centers Plan For Healthy Living $23,776 169%
Upmc $24,224 172%
Magnacare $25,846 184%
Ghi/Emblem Health $27,163 193%
Ghi/Emblem Health - Wchob $27,958 199%
Magnacare - Wchob $34,160 243%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 100 High Street, Buffalo, NY 14210
  • CMS Rating: ★★★☆☆
  • Ownership Type: Voluntary non-profit - Private
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals