CMS Price Transparency Data

Hip or knee replacement (inpatient stay)

Facility: Metrohealth System

Billing Code: 470 (MS-DRG)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 470
  • Insurance Median: $23,845
  • Cash Discount Price: Unavailable
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.70x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Hip or knee replacement (inpatient stay) at Metrohealth System is $23,845. 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 1.70x the Medicare baseline. Located in 2500 Metrohealth Drive, Cleveland, OH.
Cash / Self-Pay
Unavailable

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$23,845

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: $23,845 (170%)
Ins. Median: $23,845 (170% 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
Ohio Health Choice $11,573 82%
Aetna $18,475 - $35,768 132%
Summacare $19,553 139%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $20,549 - $26,688 146%
Medical Mutual $21,860 - $29,146 156%
Cigna $22,564 - $23,845 161%
Aarp $23,845 170%
Buckeye Health Plan $23,845 - $31,237 170%
Caresource $23,845 - $33,383 170%
Clover $23,845 170%
Communicare $23,845 170%
Devoted Health $23,845 170%
Humana $23,845 170%
Molina Healthcare $23,845 - $33,383 170%
Paramount $23,845 170%
UnitedHealthcare $23,845 - $30,999 170%
Valor Health $24,084 171%
Perennial Advantage $24,322 173%
Mcgregor Pace $26,230 187%
Metrohealth $29,806 212%
Clarity Health $30,999 221%
Health E Ohio $35,768 255%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 2500 Metrohealth Drive, Cleveland, OH 44109
  • CMS Rating: ★★★☆☆
  • Ownership Type: Voluntary non-profit - Other
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals