CMS Price Transparency Data

Hip or knee replacement (inpatient stay)

Facility: Good Samaritan Hospital

Billing Code: 470 (MS-DRG)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 470
  • Insurance Median: $24,293
  • Cash Discount Price: Unavailable
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.73x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Hip or knee replacement (inpatient stay) at Good Samaritan Hospital is $24,293. 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 1.73x the Medicare baseline. Located in 375 Dixmyth Avenue, Cincinnati, OH.
Cash / Self-Pay
Unavailable

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$24,293

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: $24,293 (173%)
Ins. Median: $24,293 (173% 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 $16,754 - $33,740 119%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $16,754 - $38,169 119%
Caresource $16,754 119%
Essence Healthcare $16,754 119%
Humana $16,754 119%
Medigold $16,754 119%
Molina $16,754 119%
UnitedHealthcare $16,754 - $43,546 119%
Medical Mutual Of Ohio $17,089 - $40,455 122%
Buckeye $17,257 - $24,293 123%
Wellcare $17,257 123%
Oscar $22,242 158%
Cigna $29,546 210%
Imagine Health $40,181 286%
Custom Design Benefits $41,215 - $43,393 293%
Medben $45,906 - $48,252 327%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 375 Dixmyth Avenue, Cincinnati, OH 45220
  • CMS Rating: ★★★★☆
  • Ownership Type: Voluntary non-profit - Private
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals