CMS Price Transparency Data

Hip or knee replacement (inpatient stay)

Facility: Lima Memorial Health System

Billing Code: 470 (MS-DRG)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 470
  • Insurance Median: $23,726
  • Cash Discount Price: Unavailable
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.69x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Hip or knee replacement (inpatient stay) at Lima Memorial Health System is $23,726. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is unavailable. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $14,044.15, this hospital’s rate is 1.69x the Medicare baseline. Located in 1001 Bellefontaine Avenue, Lima, OH.
Cash / Self-Pay
Unavailable

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$23,726

Median negotiated contract rate across all mapped commercial carriers.

Medicare Reference Rate
$14,044.15

Standard federal government reimbursement rate for this code.

Visual Cost Comparison vs. Medicare

Medicare Reference Baseline: $14,044.15 (100%)
Insurance Median: $23,726 (169%)
Ins. Median: $23,726 (169% of Medicare)

Understanding this gauge: We use the federal Medicare rate of $14,044.15 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
Aetna $13,956 99%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $13,956 - $30,897 99%
Humana $13,956 99%
Molina Healthcare $13,956 - $23,726 99%
UnitedHealthcare $13,956 99%
Devoted Health $14,096 100%
Buckeye Health Plan $23,726 169%
Caresource $24,423 174%
Medical Mutual $31,294 - $39,118 223%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 1001 Bellefontaine Avenue, Lima, OH 45804
  • CMS Rating: ★★★☆☆
  • Ownership Type: Voluntary non-profit - Other
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals