CMS Price Transparency Data

Hip or knee replacement (inpatient stay)

Facility: Memorial Hermann - Texas Medical Center

Billing Code: 470 (MS-DRG)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 470
  • Insurance Median: $24,686
  • Cash Discount Price: Unavailable
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.76x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Hip or knee replacement (inpatient stay) at Memorial Hermann - Texas Medical Center is $24,686. 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 1.76x the Medicare baseline. Located in 6411 Fannin, Houston, TX.
Cash / Self-Pay
Unavailable

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$24,686

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: $24,686 (176%)
Ins. Median: $24,686 (176% 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
Kelseycare $22,805 162%
Aetna $23,510 - $38,792 167%
Amerivantage $23,510 167%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $23,510 167%
Cigna $23,510 167%
Devoted Health $23,510 167%
Humana $23,510 167%
Kaiser Permanente $23,510 167%
Memorial Hermann $23,510 167%
Oscar $23,510 - $37,616 167%
Tdc Prisoner $23,510 167%
UnitedHealthcare $23,510 - $37,616 167%
Wellcare $23,510 167%
Wellpoint $23,510 - $37,616 167%
Community Health $25,861 - $37,616 184%
Molina Healthcare $25,861 - $45,375 184%
Procare Advantage $27,037 193%
United Kelseyseybold $36,441 259%
Imperial Health $37,616 268%
Superior Healthplan $37,616 268%
90 Degrees $44,669 318%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 6411 Fannin, Houston, TX 77030
  • CMS Rating: ★★★★☆
  • Ownership Type: Voluntary non-profit - Private
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals