CMS Price Transparency Data

Hip or knee replacement (inpatient stay)

Facility: Pennsylvania Hospital

Billing Code: 470 (MS-DRG)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 470
  • Insurance Median: $22,110
  • Cash Discount Price: Unavailable
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.57x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Hip or knee replacement (inpatient stay) at Pennsylvania Hospital is $22,110. 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 1.57x the Medicare baseline. Located in 800 Spruce Street, Philadelphia, PA.
Cash / Self-Pay
Unavailable

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$22,110

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: $22,110 (157%)
Ins. Median: $22,110 (157% 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
Workers Compensation $3,209 23%
UnitedHealthcare $3,308 - $43,735 24%
Penn Life (Living Independently For Elders) $7,452 53%
Us Family Health Plan $9,660 69%
Ibc $16,004 114%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $16,173 - $45,100 115%
Medicare (plans) $16,173 - $18,467 115%
Upmc $16,173 115%
Cigna $16,658 - $40,661 119%
Geisinger Health Plan $16,658 - $58,146 119%
Health Partners $16,658 119%
Humana $16,658 119%
Keystone First $16,981 121%
Pa Health And Wellness $16,981 - $30,470 121%
Aetna $17,143 - $34,524 122%
Clover Health Plan $17,143 122%
Gateway Health Plan $17,631 126%
Pgm - Embassy Of Qatar $17,941 128%
Philadelphia Va Medical Center $18,467 131%
Pgm - Embassy Of The United Emirates/Ipc $19,321 138%
Elap $26,223 187%
Ibc Commercial Hpn $26,883 191%
Claims Watcher $29,547 - $33,240 210%
Oscar Health Plan $31,393 224%
Centivo $33,240 237%
Elap Services $34,348 245%
Highmark $36,640 261%
Keystone Hmo Proactive $36,740 262%
Olympus $40,431 288%
Penn Global Medicine $48,936 348%
Qualcare $52,122 371%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 800 Spruce Street, Philadelphia, PA 19107
  • CMS Rating: ★★★★☆
  • Ownership Type: Voluntary non-profit - Private
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals