CMS Price Transparency Data

Total knee replacement

Facility: Nassau University Medical Center

Billing Code: 27447 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 27447
Insurance Median: $2,954
Cash Discount Price: $3,550
vs. Medicare Baseline: 0.23x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Total knee replacement at Nassau University Medical Center is $2,954. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $3,550. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $13,116.76, this hospital’s rate is 0.23x the Medicare baseline. Located in 2201 Hempstead Turnpike, East Meadow, NY.

Cash / Self-Pay

$3,550

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$2,954

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: $3,550 (27%)

Insurance Median: $2,954 (23%)

Cash: $3,550 (27% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $2,954 (23% 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.

Out-of-Pocket Cost Estimator

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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
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$1,288 - $15,226	10%
Molina Healthcare (Fka Affinity)	$1,288	10%
Centers Plan For Healthy Living	$1,515 - $15,226	12%
Fidelis Care	$1,515 - $16,292	12%
Aetna	$1,541 - $15,226	12%
Humana	$1,653 - $15,226	13%
Emblemhealth	$2,651 - $14,465	20%
UnitedHealthcare	$15,226	116%
1199Seiu National Benefit Funds	$41,039	313%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Request a "Self-Pay classification" with the billing desk before receiving care.
Ask for a written "Prompt-Pay Discount" agreement quoting the price of $3,550.
Request and sign a "Waiver of Insurance Submission" to prevent automatic billing.
Verify CPT Code matches exactly: 27447.

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Contact your insurance company to confirm Nassau University Medical Center is fully in-network.
Ask your insurer if "Prior Authorization" is required for CPT code 27447.
Confirm the specific physician or imaging center is also in-network (not just the hospital building).
Audit your Explanation of Benefits (EOB) against the final itemized hospital invoice.