CMS Price Transparency Data

Total knee replacement

Facility: SSM Health St Anthony Hospital - Midwest

Billing Code: 27447 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 27447
Insurance Median: $12,718
Cash Discount Price: Unavailable
vs. Medicare Baseline: 0.97x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Total knee replacement at SSM Health St Anthony Hospital - Midwest is $12,718. 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 $13,116.76, this hospital’s rate is 0.97x the Medicare baseline. Located in 2825 Parklawn Drive, Midwest City, OK.

Cash / Self-Pay

Unavailable

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$12,718

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%)

Insurance Median: $12,718 (97%)

Ins. Median: $12,718 (97% 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 ($)

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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
Medica	$1,946 - $11,491	15%
Oscar	$4,387 - $16,244	33%
UnitedHealthcare	$9,166	70%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$12,348 - $12,718	94%
Humana	$12,558	96%
Ambetter / Centene	$16,670	127%
Healthchoice	$21,874	167%
Kempton	$24,078	184%
Global Health Network	$26,424 - $27,042	201%

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 $X.
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 SSM Health St Anthony Hospital - Midwest 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.