CMS Price Transparency Data

Hip or knee replacement (inpatient stay)

Facility: Jefferson Einstein Philadelphia Hospital

Billing Code: 470 (MS-DRG)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 470
  • Insurance Median: $18,974
  • Cash Discount Price: $26,093
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.35x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Hip or knee replacement (inpatient stay) at Jefferson Einstein Philadelphia Hospital is $18,974. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $26,093. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $14,044.15, this hospital’s rate is 1.35x the Medicare baseline. Located in 5501 Old York Road, Philadelphia, PA.
Cash / Self-Pay
$26,093

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$18,974

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: $26,093 (186%)
Insurance Median: $18,974 (135%)
Cash: $26,093 (186% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $18,974 (135% 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
Humana $16,499 117%
United $16,829 - $32,712 120%
Cigna $17,159 - $42,914 122%
Highmark $17,324 123%
Upmc $17,324 123%
Advantra $17,489 125%
Aetna $17,489 - $49,264 125%
Wellcare $18,149 129%
Geisinger $18,974 - $67,278 135%
Ibc $26,478 - $30,533 189%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 5501 Old York Road, Philadelphia, PA 19141
  • CMS Rating: ★★★☆☆
  • Ownership Type: Voluntary non-profit - Other
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals