CMS Price Transparency Data

Total knee replacement

Facility: Grace Surgical Hospital

Billing Code: 27447 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 27447
Insurance Median: $22,662
Cash Discount Price: Unavailable
vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.73x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Total knee replacement at Grace Surgical Hospital is $22,662. 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 1.73x the Medicare baseline. Located in 2412 50Th St, Lubbock, TX.

Cash / Self-Pay

Unavailable

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$22,662

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: $22,662 (173%)

Ins. Median: $22,662 (173% 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
Aetna	$3,294 - $15,206	25%
Cigna	$7,277 - $17,545	55%
Kaiser	$14,621 - $21,931	111%
UnitedHealthcare	$15,352 - $52,644	117%
Humana	$15,498	118%
Blue Shield	$15,790 - $37,381	120%
Amerigroup	$16,083	123%
Community Health Plan	$23,393	178%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$26,317 - $39,214	201%
Coordinated Care	$27,048	206%
Providence Health Plan	$37,137	283%
First Choice	$57,599 - $60,218	439%

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 Grace Surgical Hospital 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.