CMS Price Transparency Data

Total knee replacement

Facility: Memorial Hospital for Cancer and Allied Diseases

Billing Code: 27447 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 27447
Insurance Median: $5,964
Cash Discount Price: $11,645
vs. Medicare Baseline: 0.45x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Total knee replacement at Memorial Hospital for Cancer and Allied Diseases is $5,964. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $11,645. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $13,116.76, this hospital’s rate is 0.45x the Medicare baseline. Located in 1275 York Ave, New York, NY.

Cash / Self-Pay

$11,645

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$5,964

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: $11,645 (89%)

Insurance Median: $5,964 (45%)

Cash: $11,645 (89% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $5,964 (45% 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
Emblem	$749 - $6,257	6%
Aetna	$1,465 - $8,607	11%
Fidelis	$1,465	11%
Healthfirst	$1,465 - $4,250	11%
Metroplus	$1,465	11%
Empire	$6,122 - $7,652	47%
Oxford	$7,173 - $8,524	55%
Cigna	$8,095	62%
Magnacare	$8,384 - $9,316	64%
UnitedHealthcare	$8,864	68%
Urn	$9,083	69%
6 Degrees Health	$9,316	71%
Multiplan	$10,480	80%

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 $11,645.
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 Memorial Hospital for Cancer and Allied Diseases 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.