CMS Price Transparency Data

Total knee replacement

Facility: Samaritan Lebanon Community Hospital

Billing Code: 27447 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 27447
Insurance Median: $2,104
Cash Discount Price: $4,216
vs. Medicare Baseline: 0.16x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Total knee replacement at Samaritan Lebanon Community Hospital is $2,104. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $4,216. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $13,116.76, this hospital’s rate is 0.16x the Medicare baseline. Located in 525 N Santiam Highway, Lebanon, OR.

Cash / Self-Pay

$4,216

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$2,104

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: $4,216 (32%)

Insurance Median: $2,104 (16%)

Cash: $4,216 (32% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $2,104 (16% 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
Pacificsource	$1,083 - $2,805	8%
Samaritan	$1,205 - $2,964	9%
Cigna	$1,207 - $2,414	9%
Devoted Health	$1,229 - $1,385	9%
Healthnet	$1,229 - $2,869	9%
Humana	$1,229 - $1,446	9%
Ihn	$1,352 - $1,379	10%
Regence	$1,384 - $4,025	11%
Moda	$1,515 - $4,216	12%
Providence	$1,614 - $4,216	12%
Aetna	$2,103 - $2,804	16%
First Choice	$2,895	22%

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 $4,216.
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 Samaritan Lebanon Community Hospital 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.