CMS Price Transparency Data

Hip or knee replacement (inpatient stay)

Facility: Saint Vincent Hospital

Billing Code: 470 (MS-DRG)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 470
  • Insurance Median: $16,421
  • Cash Discount Price: Unavailable
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.17x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Hip or knee replacement (inpatient stay) at Saint Vincent Hospital is $16,421. 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 $14,044.15, this hospital’s rate is 1.17x the Medicare baseline. Located in 232 West 25Th Street, Erie, PA.
Cash / Self-Pay
Unavailable

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$16,421

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%)
Insurance Median: $16,421 (117%)
Ins. Median: $16,421 (117% 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
Highmark $8,963 - $29,219 64%
Independent Health $14,903 - $19,131 106%
Fidelis $15,305 - $15,800 109%
Life Pittsburgh $15,305 109%
The Health Plan Of The Upper Ohio Valley $15,305 - $29,981 109%
UnitedHealthcare $15,305 - $16,529 109%
Univera $15,305 - $28,314 109%
University Of Pittsburgh Medical Center $15,525 - $16,466 111%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $15,764 112%
Aetna $15,917 - $27,881 113%
Amerihealth $16,070 114%
Highmark Wholecare $16,223 116%
Humana $16,223 116%
Medicare (plans) $16,223 - $17,754 116%
Cigna $16,376 - $25,241 117%
Jefferson Health Plans $16,529 118%
Molina $16,682 119%
American Health Plans $16,835 120%
Martin'S Point $19,833 141%
Carrum Health $20,700 147%
Medical Mutual $25,241 180%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 232 West 25Th Street, Erie, PA 16544
  • CMS Rating: ★★★★☆
  • Ownership Type: Voluntary non-profit - Private
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals