CMS Price Transparency Data

Total hip replacement

Facility: Wellspan York Hospital

Billing Code: 27130 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 27130
Insurance Median: $13,288
Cash Discount Price: $87,169
vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.01x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Total hip replacement at Wellspan York Hospital is $13,288. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $87,169. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $13,116.76, this hospital’s rate is 1.01x the Medicare baseline. Located in 1001 South George Street, York, PA.

Cash / Self-Pay

$87,169

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$13,288

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: $87,169 (665%)

Insurance Median: $13,288 (101%)

Cash: $87,169 (665% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $13,288 (101% 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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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
Medicaid / KanCare	$970 - $12,598	7%
Aetna	$6,420 - $12,976	49%
Medicare (plans)	$12,598 - $13,606	96%
Highmark	$18,897 - $77,660	144%
Wellspan_Capital_Blue_Cross	$21,947	167%

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 $87,169.
Request and sign a "Waiver of Insurance Submission" to prevent automatic billing.
Verify CPT Code matches exactly: 27130.

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Contact your insurance company to confirm Wellspan York Hospital is fully in-network.
Ask your insurer if "Prior Authorization" is required for CPT code 27130.
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.