CMS Price Transparency Data

Hip or knee replacement (inpatient stay)

Facility: St Clair Hospital

Billing Code: 470 (MS-DRG)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 470
  • Insurance Median: $24,644
  • Cash Discount Price: $14,122
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.75x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Hip or knee replacement (inpatient stay) at St Clair Hospital is $24,644. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $14,122. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $14,044.15, this hospital’s rate is 1.75x the Medicare baseline. Located in 1000 Bower Hill Road, Pittsburgh, PA.
Cash / Self-Pay
$14,122

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$24,644

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: $14,122 (101%)
Insurance Median: $24,644 (175%)
Cash: $14,122 (101% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $24,644 (175% 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 $12,292 - $31,686 88%
Amerihealth $13,634 97%
Humana $13,634 97%
UnitedHealthcare $13,634 - $24,644 97%
Pa Health And Wellness $13,907 99%
Aetna $14,044 - $27,356 100%
The Health Plan $14,316 - $30,678 102%
Cigna $14,453 - $26,040 103%
Geisinger $14,453 103%
Upmc $14,511 - $24,422 103%
Health Partners $14,589 104%
Lantern $25,906 184%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 1000 Bower Hill Road, Pittsburgh, PA 15243
  • CMS Rating: ★★★★☆
  • Ownership Type: Voluntary non-profit - Private
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals