CMS Price Transparency Data

Hip or knee replacement (inpatient stay)

Facility: Roper Hospital

Billing Code: 470 (MS-DRG)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 470
  • Insurance Median: $36,250
  • Cash Discount Price: Unavailable
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 2.58x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Hip or knee replacement (inpatient stay) at Roper Hospital is $36,250. 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 2.58x the Medicare baseline. Located in 316 Calhoun St, Charleston, SC.
Cash / Self-Pay
Unavailable

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$36,250

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: $36,250 (258%)
Ins. Median: $36,250 (258% 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.

Elevated Commercial Rate Alert (Value-Gap)

The negotiated rate at this facility is 258% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 158%). Patients with high-deductible plans or out-of-network benefits may face excessive out-of-pocket costs.

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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
Blue Cross Blue Shield $12,791 - $43,032 91%
Devoted Health Plan [4501] $12,791 91%
UnitedHealthcare $12,791 - $36,250 91%
Medicare (plans) $13,047 - $13,431 93%
Aetna $13,239 94%
Humana $13,409 95%
Cigna $13,431 - $37,955 96%
First Choice Vip Care Plus [4833] $13,431 96%
Select Health Of Sc [4877] $22,384 159%
Pai [3082] $43,032 306%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 316 Calhoun St, Charleston, SC 29401
  • CMS Rating: ★★★★☆
  • Ownership Type: Voluntary non-profit - Private
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals