CMS Price Transparency Data

Total knee replacement

Facility: Tristar Northcrest Medical Center

Billing Code: 27447 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 27447
  • Insurance Median: $18,954
  • Cash Discount Price: Unavailable
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.45x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Total knee replacement at Tristar Northcrest Medical Center is $18,954. 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 1.45x the Medicare baseline. Located in 100 Northcrest Drive, Springfield, TN.
Cash / Self-Pay
Unavailable

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$18,954

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: $18,954 (145%)
Ins. Median: $18,954 (145% 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.

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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
Nhc Advantage, Inc. $2,550 19%
Humana $4,013 - $14,000 31%
United $4,851 - $29,870 37%
Bright Health $12,950 - $26,677 99%
Evergreen Hmo $13,549 103%
Zing $13,549 103%
Devoted Health Plan $15,396 117%
Atrio Golden Times $16,012 122%
Ambetter / Centene $18,954 - $19,712 145%
Aetna $20,979 - $26,035 160%
Cigna $29,454 - $33,471 225%
Oscar $30,445 232%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $32,971 251%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 100 Northcrest Drive, Springfield, TN 37172
  • CMS Rating: ★★★☆☆
  • Ownership Type: Voluntary non-profit - Other
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals