CMS Price Transparency Data

Hip or knee replacement (inpatient stay)

Facility: Community Hospital, LLC

Billing Code: 470 (MS-DRG)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 470
Insurance Median: $15,804
Cash Discount Price: $39,801
vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.13x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Hip or knee replacement (inpatient stay) at Community Hospital, LLC is $15,804. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $39,801. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $14,044.15, this hospital’s rate is 1.13x the Medicare baseline. Located in 3100 Southwest 89Th Street, Oklahoma City, OK.

Cash / Self-Pay

$39,801

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$15,804

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: $39,801 (283%)

Insurance Median: $15,804 (113%)

Cash: $39,801 (283% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $15,804 (113% 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.

Out-of-Pocket Cost Estimator

Estimate whether it is more economical to use your insurance or pay the upfront self-pay cash rate.

Billing Status

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
Healthcare Highways	$1,586	11%
Preferred Community Choice	$1,674	12%
Aetna	$6,797 - $11,628	48%
Humana	$15,242	109%
Community Care	$15,485	110%
Medica	$15,804	113%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$23,312 - $37,253	166%
Healthchoice	$24,254	173%
Cigna	$26,378	188%
UnitedHealthcare	$33,737	240%

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 $39,801.
Request and sign a "Waiver of Insurance Submission" to prevent automatic billing.
Verify MS-DRG Code matches exactly: 470.

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Contact your insurance company to confirm Community Hospital, LLC is fully in-network.
Ask your insurer if "Prior Authorization" is required for MS-DRG code 470.
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.