CMS Price Transparency Data

Hip or knee replacement (inpatient stay)

Facility: Ellis Hospital

Billing Code: 470 (MS-DRG)

The BaseRate · fair price high confidence
A fair price for this
$19,909
about 1.4× the $14,044 Medicare rate · typically $13,586–$36,200
modeled estimate · not a bill or quote
What this hospital charges insurers
$19,630
About the fair price
about $279 under the fair price · 1.4× Medicare
Medicare pays $14,044 Fair price $19,909 This hospital $19,630

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How this hospital compares to other NY hospitals

Highest price of the 9 NY hospitals we have prices for — worth calling around.

Cheapest $11,437 Priciest $19,630

Black dot = this hospital, among the 9 NY hospitals with a price for this procedure. Full list below.

A fair price for a Hip or knee replacement (inpatient stay) is about $19,909 (about 1.4× the $14,044 Medicare rate). Ellis Hospital charges insurers about $19,630 — about the fair price. Located in Schenectady, NY.

What each insurance company pays

Which insurers have negotiated a price with this hospital for this procedure — and which haven’t.

1 of 6 major insurers have a published price at this hospital

✓ Blue Cross Blue Shield UnitedHealthcareAetnaCignaHumanaKaiser Permanente

Crossed out = this hospital hasn’t published a negotiated price for that insurer for this procedure. It doesn’t necessarily mean they aren’t accepted — ask your insurer.

Insurance company Price range vs. Medicare
Blue Cross Blue Shieldmajor $19,630 140%
+ 2 smaller / regional plans $9,348 - $30,710
Government programs also on file: Medicare.

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Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 1101 Nott Street, Schenectady, NY 12308
  • CMS Rating: ★★★☆☆
  • Ownership Type: Voluntary non-profit - Private
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals