CMS Price Transparency Data

Total knee replacement

Facility: Ascension Seton Medical Center Austin

Billing Code: 27447 (CPT)

The BaseRate · fair price medium confidence
A fair price for this
$13,585
about 1.0× the $13,117 Medicare rate · typically $3,528–$15,625
modeled estimate · not a bill or quote
What this hospital charges insurers
$11,425
Below the fair price — a good deal
about $2,160 under the fair price · 0.9× Medicare
Medicare pays $13,117 Fair price $13,585 This hospital $11,425

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How this hospital compares to other TX hospitals

Highest price of the 9 TX hospitals we have prices for — worth calling around.

Cheapest $2,404 Priciest $11,425

Black dot = this hospital, among the 9 TX hospitals with a price for this procedure. Full list below.

A fair price for a Total knee replacement is about $13,585 (about 1.0× the $13,117 Medicare rate). Ascension Seton Medical Center Austin charges insurers about $11,425 — below the fair price — a good deal. Located in Austin, TX.

What each insurance company pays

Which insurers have negotiated a price with this hospital for this procedure — and which haven’t.

2 of 6 major insurers have a published price at this hospital

✓ Blue Cross Blue Shield✓ Humana UnitedHealthcareAetnaCignaKaiser Permanente

Crossed out = this hospital hasn’t published a negotiated price for that insurer for this procedure. It doesn’t necessarily mean they aren’t accepted — ask your insurer.

Insurance company Price range vs. Medicare
Blue Cross Blue Shieldmajor $8,569 - $13,924 65%
Humanamajor $969 - $14,153 7%
Oscar Health $1,000 8%
+ 1 smaller / regional plan $12,500
Government programs also on file: Military & VA.

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Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 1201 W 38Th St, Austin, TX 78705
  • CMS Rating: ★★★☆☆
  • Ownership Type: Voluntary non-profit - Private
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals