CMS Price Transparency Data

Total knee replacement

Facility: Jefferson Lansdale Hospital

Billing Code: 27447 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 27447
Insurance Median: $7,584
Cash Discount Price: Unavailable
vs. Medicare Baseline: 0.58x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Total knee replacement at Jefferson Lansdale Hospital is $7,584. 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 0.58x the Medicare baseline. Located in 100 Medical Campus Drive, Lansdale, PA.

Cash / Self-Pay

Unavailable

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$7,584

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: $7,584 (58%)

Ins. Median: $7,584 (58% 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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Commercial Insurance Negotiated Rates

Negotiated contract ranges established by major commercial carriers at this facility.

Carrier / Plan Group	Contract Rate Range	vs. Medicare Reference
Keystone First	$954	7%
Pa Health_Wellness Chc	$1,009	8%
Medicaid / KanCare	$1,050	8%
Aetna	$2,656 - $21,315	20%
Ibc	$3,524 - $20,334	27%
Cigna	$6,000 - $19,229	46%
Upmc Commercial	$7,200 - $19,229	55%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$8,736 - $10,242	67%
UnitedHealthcare	$10,885	83%

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 Jefferson Lansdale 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.