CMS Price Transparency Data

Total knee replacement

Facility: East Liverpool City Hospital

Billing Code: 27447 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 27447
Insurance Median: $12,087
Cash Discount Price: $12,086
vs. Medicare Baseline: 0.92x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Total knee replacement at East Liverpool City Hospital is $12,087. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $12,086. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $13,116.76, this hospital’s rate is 0.92x the Medicare baseline. Located in 425 West 5Th Street, East Liverpool, OH.

Cash / Self-Pay

$12,086

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$12,087

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: $12,086 (92%)

Insurance Median: $12,087 (92%)

Cash: $12,086 (92% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $12,087 (92% 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
Buckeye Community Health Plan	$4,090 - $14,121	31%
Medicaid / KanCare	$4,090	31%
Molina	$4,090 - $14,121	31%
Care Source	$4,172 - $14,121	32%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$4,213 - $12,087	32%
Paramount	$4,213	32%
Amerihealth Caritas	$4,295	33%
UnitedHealthcare	$4,295 - $12,087	33%
Standard Eapg Logic	$10,588	81%
Health America	$12,087	92%
Medical Mutual Of Oh	$12,087	92%
Medicare (plans)	$12,087	92%
Tricare	$12,087	92%
Devoted Health	$12,691	97%
Communicare	$12,933	99%
Valor Health Plan	$12,933	99%
Perennial	$13,296	101%
Employer Direct Healthcare	$14,121	108%
Multiplan (Fka Private Healthcare Systems)	$14,121	108%
Naphcare	$14,121	108%
Provider Select	$14,121	108%
Three Rivers	$14,121	108%
Worker Compensation	$14,121	108%

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 $12,086.
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 East Liverpool City 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.