CMS Price Transparency Data

Hip or knee replacement (inpatient stay)

Facility: Baylor Scott & White Medical Center Hillcrest

Billing Code: 470 (MS-DRG)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 470
Insurance Median: $20,874
Cash Discount Price: Unavailable
vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.49x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Hip or knee replacement (inpatient stay) at Baylor Scott & White Medical Center Hillcrest is $20,874. 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 1.49x the Medicare baseline. Located in 100 Hillcrest Medical Blvd, Waco, TX.

Cash / Self-Pay

Unavailable

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$20,874

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: $20,874 (149%)

Ins. Median: $20,874 (149% 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.

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
Baylor Scott & White Health Plan	$15,629 - $29,612	111%
University Of Mary Hardin-Baylor	$16,225	116%
Humana	$16,451 - $34,953	117%
Triwest	$16,451	117%
Corvel	$17,234	123%
Prime Health Services	$17,234	123%
American Health Plan	$17,274	123%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$17,274 - $25,456	123%
Procare Advantage	$17,274	123%
UnitedHealthcare	$18,919 - $29,178	135%
Injury Management Organization	$20,433	145%
Sedgwick	$20,433	145%
Cigna	$23,373 - $27,498	166%
Healthsmart	$34,290 - $36,028	244%
Aetna	$34,763	248%
Private Health Care System	$35,742	254%

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 MS-DRG Code matches exactly: 470.

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Contact your insurance company to confirm Baylor Scott & White Medical Center Hillcrest is fully in-network.
Ask your insurer if "Prior Authorization" is required for MS-DRG code 470.
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.