CMS Price Transparency Data

Total knee replacement

Facility: Christus Spohn Hospital Beeville

Billing Code: 27447 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 27447
Insurance Median: $13,022
Cash Discount Price: Unavailable
vs. Medicare Baseline: 0.99x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Total knee replacement at Christus Spohn Hospital Beeville is $13,022. 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 0.99x the Medicare baseline. Located in 1500 E Houston Hwy, Beeville, TX.

Cash / Self-Pay

Unavailable

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$13,022

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: $13,022 (99%)

Ins. Median: $13,022 (99% 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.

Out-of-Pocket Cost Estimator

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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
Cigna	$2,380 - $2,911	18%
Five Point Credit Union	$4,020	31%
Aetna	$4,302 - $13,022	33%
Healthcare Highways	$5,261	40%
Humana	$5,871 - $13,022	45%
Allwell	$13,022	99%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$13,022 - $23,206	99%
Christus Health	$13,022 - $18,231	99%
Coventry	$13,022	99%
Molina	$13,022	99%
Superior	$13,022	99%
Texas Healthspring	$13,022	99%
Triwest	$13,022	99%
UnitedHealthcare	$13,022 - $20,149	99%
Wellcare	$13,022	99%
Provider Partners Health Plan	$13,413	102%
Texas Independence Health Plan	$13,413	102%
Shared Health Insurance Company	$13,673	104%
Us Imaging Network	$13,934	106%
Amerigroup	$14,064	107%
Devoted Health Plan	$14,064	107%
Imperial Health Plan	$14,324	109%
Medicare (plans)	$14,324	109%
Procare Advantage	$14,324	109%
Naphcare Inc.	$26,044	199%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Request a "Self-Pay classification" with the billing desk before receiving care.
Ask for a written "Prompt-Pay Discount" agreement quoting the price of $X.
Request and sign a "Waiver of Insurance Submission" to prevent automatic billing.
Verify CPT Code matches exactly: 27447.

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Contact your insurance company to confirm Christus Spohn Hospital Beeville is fully in-network.
Ask your insurer if "Prior Authorization" is required for CPT code 27447.
Confirm the specific physician or imaging center is also in-network (not just the hospital building).
Audit your Explanation of Benefits (EOB) against the final itemized hospital invoice.