CMS Price Transparency Data

Total hip replacement

Facility: Akron Children's Hospital

Billing Code: 27130 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 27130
Insurance Median: $1,833
Cash Discount Price: $2,760
vs. Medicare Baseline: 0.14x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Total hip replacement at Akron Children's Hospital is $1,833. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $2,760. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $13,116.76, this hospital’s rate is 0.14x the Medicare baseline. Located in 1 Perkins Square, Akron, OH.

Cash / Self-Pay

$2,760

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$1,833

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: $2,760 (21%)

Insurance Median: $1,833 (14%)

Cash: $2,760 (21% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $1,833 (14% 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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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
Aetna	$1,189 - $10,949	9%
Autlcare	$1,198 - $1,829	9%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$1,212 - $10,949	9%
Buckeye Community Health Plan	$1,212 - $10,949	9%
Caresource	$1,212 - $10,740	9%
Molina	$1,212 - $10,949	9%
Humana	$1,224 - $11,053	9%
UnitedHealthcare	$1,224 - $11,262	9%
Summacare	$1,240 - $2,357	9%
Amerihealth Caritas Ohio	$1,247 - $11,262	10%
Cigna	$1,749 - $3,333	13%
Mmo	$1,989 - $3,007	15%
Cenpatico	$10,949	83%

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 $2,760.
Request and sign a "Waiver of Insurance Submission" to prevent automatic billing.
Verify CPT Code matches exactly: 27130.

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Contact your insurance company to confirm Akron Children's Hospital is fully in-network.
Ask your insurer if "Prior Authorization" is required for CPT code 27130.
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.