CMS Price Transparency Data

Hip or knee replacement (inpatient stay)

Facility: Colleton Medical Center

Billing Code: 470 (MS-DRG)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 470
  • Insurance Median: $15,522
  • Cash Discount Price: Unavailable
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.11x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Hip or knee replacement (inpatient stay) at Colleton Medical Center is $15,522. 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 1.11x the Medicare baseline. Located in 501 Robertson Boulevard, Walterboro, SC.
Cash / Self-Pay
Unavailable

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$15,522

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: $15,522 (111%)
Ins. Median: $15,522 (111% 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
Absolute Total Care $2,020 - $32,589 14%
United $4,200 - $41,986 30%
Sc State Employees $5,704 - $28,606 41%
Arcadian $12,492 - $15,522 89%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $12,492 - $76,783 89%
Hospice Care $12,492 - $15,522 89%
Humana $12,492 - $15,522 89%
Odyssey Hospice $12,492 - $15,522 89%
Regency Hospice $12,492 - $15,522 89%
United Behavioral Health $12,492 - $15,522 89%
United Hospice $12,492 - $15,522 89%
Aetna $12,617 - $15,677 90%
Clover $12,741 - $15,832 91%
Devoted Health $12,741 - $15,832 91%
Molina $12,741 - $16,563 91%
Wellcare $12,741 - $15,832 91%
Boldage Pace $12,866 - $15,987 92%
Apex Health $12,991 93%
Eon Health $12,991 - $16,142 93%
Nhc Advantage $12,991 - $16,142 93%
Pruitt Health $12,991 - $16,142 93%
Cigna $13,116 - $16,298 93%
Universal Healthcare Group $13,491 - $16,763 96%
Corvel Corporation $17,139 - $21,296 122%
Employer'S Health Network $17,139 - $21,296 122%
Prime Health $17,139 - $21,296 122%
Heritage Summit $18,363 - $22,817 131%
Medical Development $18,737 133%
Seven Corners $21,860 - $27,163 156%
Naphcare $24,359 - $30,267 173%
Multiplan $33,747 - $34,523 240%
Blue Choice Health Plan $46,881 - $48,991 334%
Select Health $59,588 - $61,972 424%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 501 Robertson Boulevard, Walterboro, SC 29488
  • CMS Rating: ★★★☆☆
  • Ownership Type: Proprietary
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals