CMS Price Transparency Data

Hip or knee replacement (inpatient stay)

Facility: Erlanger Medical Center

Billing Code: 470 (MS-DRG)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 470
  • Insurance Median: $16,723
  • Cash Discount Price: Unavailable
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.19x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Hip or knee replacement (inpatient stay) at Erlanger Medical Center is $16,723. 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 1.19x the Medicare baseline. Located in 975 E 3Rd St, Chattanooga, TN.
Cash / Self-Pay
Unavailable

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$16,723

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: $16,723 (119%)
Ins. Median: $16,723 (119% 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
Alliant $3,250 23%
Bluecare $6,984 - $16,885 50%
Amerigroup $7,048 50%
UnitedHealthcare $9,682 - $24,610 69%
Caresource $10,014 - $34,670 71%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $13,042 - $22,692 93%
Cigna $13,546 - $19,177 96%
Ambetter / Centene $13,641 97%
Atrio Health $14,901 106%
Alexian $16,236 116%
Clover $16,236 116%
Humana $16,236 - $17,912 116%
Upmc $16,236 116%
Aetna $16,723 119%
American Health $16,723 119%
Wellpoint $16,723 119%
Devoted Health $16,771 119%
Nhc $17,048 121%
Pnoa $19,644 140%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 975 E 3Rd St, Chattanooga, TN 37403
  • CMS Rating: ★★★★☆
  • Ownership Type: Government - Hospital District or Authority
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals