CMS Price Transparency Data

Total knee replacement

Facility: Suny/Stony Brook University Hospital

Billing Code: 27447 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 27447
Insurance Median: $15,948
Cash Discount Price: $14,203
vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.22x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Total knee replacement at Suny/Stony Brook University Hospital is $15,948. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $14,203. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $13,116.76, this hospital’s rate is 1.22x the Medicare baseline. Located in Health Sciences Center SUNY, Stony Brook, NY.

Cash / Self-Pay

$14,203

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$15,948

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: $14,203 (108%)

Insurance Median: $15,948 (122%)

Cash: $14,203 (108% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $15,948 (122% 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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Billing Status

Remaining Deductible ($)

Your Coinsurance Rate (%)

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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
UnitedHealthcare	$4,255 - $31,896	32%
Aetna	$5,417 - $16,267	41%
Oxford Freedom And Liberty	$5,562	42%
Brighton All Payer	$6,468	49%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$10,830 - $15,948	83%
Elderplan	$15,948	122%
Fidelis Care	$15,948	122%
Healthfirst Health Plan	$15,948	122%
Emblemhealth Hip Of Ny	$16,267 - $39,918	124%
Agewell New York	$17,543	134%
Centerlight	$20,732	158%
Partners Health Plan	$20,732	158%
Emblemhealth Hip Of Ny Select Care	$29,940	228%

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 $14,203.
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 Suny/Stony Brook University Hospital 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.