CMS Price Transparency Data

Total hip replacement

Facility: Colleton Medical Center

Billing Code: 27130 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 27130
Insurance Median: $14,000
Cash Discount Price: Unavailable
vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.07x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Total hip replacement at Colleton Medical Center is $14,000. 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 $13,116.76, this hospital’s rate is 1.07x 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

$14,000

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%)

Insurance Median: $14,000 (107%)

Ins. Median: $14,000 (107% 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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Commercial Insurance Negotiated Rates

Negotiated contract ranges established by major commercial carriers at this facility.

Carrier / Plan Group	Contract Rate Range	vs. Medicare Reference
Cigna	$120	1%
Blue Choice	$1,163 - $1,745	9%
United	$1,163 - $32,705	9%
Apex Health	$2,550	19%
Nhc Advantage	$2,550	19%
Pruitt Health	$2,550	19%
Eon Health	$12,000	91%
Humana	$14,000	107%
Devoted Health	$14,425 - $14,926	110%
Clover	$15,300	117%
Select Health	$23,906 - $24,862	182%
Molina	$24,079 - $26,421	184%
Sc State Employees	$25,270 - $27,052	193%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$52,917 - $54,901	403%

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 $X.
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 Colleton Medical Center 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.