CMS Price Transparency Data

Total hip replacement

Facility: Kings County Hospital Center

Billing Code: 27130 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 27130
  • Insurance Median: $4,174
  • Cash Discount Price: $15,066
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 0.32x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Total hip replacement at Kings County Hospital Center is $4,174. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $15,066. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $13,116.76, this hospital’s rate is 0.32x the Medicare baseline. Located in 451 Clarkson Avenue, Brooklyn, NY.
Cash / Self-Pay
$15,066

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$4,174

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: $15,066 (115%)
Insurance Median: $4,174 (32%)
Cash: $15,066 (115% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $4,174 (32% 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.

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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
Healthfirst $759 - $9,393 6%
United $957 - $5,218 7%
Affinity $1,335 - $9,393 10%
Aetna $1,401 - $15,226 11%
Amidacare $1,517 12%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $1,517 - $15,226 12%
Centerlight $1,517 12%
Elderplan $1,517 - $30,452 12%
Emblem $1,517 - $22,839 12%
Fidelis $1,517 - $21,621 12%
Wellcare $1,540 - $1,639 12%
Local 1199 $1,559 12%
Centers Plan For Healthy Living $1,578 - $15,835 12%
Hamaspik $1,593 12%
Metroplus $1,871 - $4,174 14%
Oscar $1,897 - $22,839 14%
Carelon $4,174 32%
Senior Whole Health $4,174 32%
United Behavioral Health $4,174 - $4,592 32%
Carelon (Amida Care) $4,258 32%
Vnsny $4,258 - $15,226 32%
Vaccn $15,226 116%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 451 Clarkson Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11203
  • CMS Rating: ★☆☆☆☆
  • Ownership Type: Government - Local
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals