CMS Price Transparency Data

Hip or knee replacement (inpatient stay)

Facility: Parkridge Medical Center

Billing Code: 470 (MS-DRG)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 470
  • Insurance Median: $15,499
  • Cash Discount Price: Unavailable
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.10x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Hip or knee replacement (inpatient stay) at Parkridge Medical Center is $15,499. 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 1.10x the Medicare baseline. Located in 2333 McCallie Ave, Chattanooga, TN.
Cash / Self-Pay
Unavailable

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$15,499

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: $15,499 (110%)
Ins. Median: $15,499 (110% 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
Health One Alliance $1,707 - $15,045 12%
Prime Health $2,253 16%
Novanet $2,300 16%
United $3,425 - $38,240 24%
Corvel Corporation $3,450 25%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $6,794 - $67,089 48%
Wellpoint $10,788 - $10,795 77%
Bright Health $15,043 - $19,605 107%
Amerigroup $15,195 - $15,204 108%
Hearth Hospice $15,195 - $15,204 108%
Humana $15,195 - $35,092 108%
Sarah Cannon Research $15,195 - $15,204 108%
United Behavioral Health $15,204 108%
Aetna $15,347 - $65,704 109%
Apex Health $15,498 - $15,508 110%
Clover Insurance $15,498 - $15,508 110%
Devoted Health Plan $15,498 - $15,508 110%
Evergreen Hmo $15,498 - $15,508 110%
Healthspring $15,498 - $15,508 110%
Signature Advantage $15,498 - $15,508 110%
Atrio Golden Times $15,650 - $15,660 111%
Nhc Advantage, Inc. $15,650 - $15,660 111%
Pruitt Health (Allyalign) $15,650 - $15,660 111%
Wellcare $15,650 - $15,660 111%
American Health Advantage $15,802 - $15,812 113%
Zing $16,714 - $16,725 119%
Ambetter / Centene $17,579 - $20,140 125%
Cigna $18,507 - $21,031 132%
Multiplan $24,518 175%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 2333 McCallie Ave, Chattanooga, TN 37404
  • CMS Rating: ★★★★☆
  • Ownership Type: Proprietary
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals