CMS Price Transparency Data

Hip or knee replacement (inpatient stay)

Facility: Mercy Hospital Ardmore, Inc

Billing Code: 470 (MS-DRG)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 470
  • Insurance Median: $14,586
  • Cash Discount Price: $35,271
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.04x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Hip or knee replacement (inpatient stay) at Mercy Hospital Ardmore, Inc is $14,586. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $35,271. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $14,044.15, this hospital’s rate is 1.04x the Medicare baseline. Located in 1011 14Th Ave Nw, Ardmore, OK.
Cash / Self-Pay
$35,271

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$14,586

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%)
Cash / Self-Pay: $35,271 (251%)
Insurance Median: $14,586 (104%)
Cash: $35,271 (251% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $14,586 (104% 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
Blue Cross Blue Shield $1,415 - $15,032 10%
United Medical Resources Contracted [320454] $5,282 38%
UnitedHealthcare $5,282 - $14,868 38%
Aetna $8,809 - $14,586 63%
Humana $8,809 - $18,018 63%
Medicaid / KanCare $8,809 - $19,329 63%
Workers Comp [20426] $12,128 86%
Community Care Contracted [320080] $13,097 - $22,302 93%
Cherokee Nation Health Serv Contracted [320066] $14,586 104%
Cross Timbers Hospice [20098] $14,586 104%
Dept Of Veteran Affairs Contracted [320106] $14,586 104%
Elara Caring Aspire Hospice Contracted [320433] $14,586 104%
Elara Caring Aspire Hospice [20433] $14,586 104%
Halo Hcr Inc Hospice Contracted [320432] $14,586 104%
Halo Hcr Inc Hospice [20432] $14,586 104%
Independent Health [20197] $14,586 104%
Indian Health Service Contracted [320198] $14,586 104%
Kindful Hospice Contracted [320434] $14,586 104%
Kindful Hospice [20434] $14,586 104%
Medical Associates Health [20444] $14,586 104%
Medicare (plans) $14,586 - $15,463 104%
Mercy Hospice Okc [20252] $14,586 104%
Provider Partners Health Plans Contracted [320450] $14,586 104%
Qual Choice Contracted [320325] $14,586 104%
Tribute Health Plan Mcr Contracted [320338] $14,586 104%
Tricare $14,586 104%
Globalhealth Contracted [320145] $14,883 106%
Cigna $15,032 - $22,709 107%
Osma Health Contracted [320292] $15,215 108%
Healthsmart Accel Contracted [320183] $18,062 129%
Healthsmart Preferred Care Contracted [320184] $18,830 - $32,819 134%
Ambetter / Centene $19,329 138%
Home State Health Plan Contracted [320187] $19,329 138%
Novasys Contracted [320285] $19,329 138%
Medica Contracted [320239] $19,781 141%
Globalhealth Contracted [320144] $20,302 145%
Health Choice Contracted [320166] $24,941 178%
Kempton Contracted [320214] $32,819 234%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 1011 14Th Ave Nw, Ardmore, OK 73401
  • CMS Rating: ★★★★☆
  • Ownership Type: Voluntary non-profit - Church
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals