CMS Price Transparency Data

Hip or knee replacement (inpatient stay)

Facility: Northwest Texas Hospital

Billing Code: 470 (MS-DRG)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 470
Insurance Median: $16,649
Cash Discount Price: Unavailable
vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.19x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Hip or knee replacement (inpatient stay) at Northwest Texas Hospital is $16,649. 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 1.19x the Medicare baseline. Located in 1501 S Coulter St, Amarillo, TX.

Cash / Self-Pay

Unavailable

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$16,649

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: $16,649 (119%)

Ins. Median: $16,649 (119% 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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Remaining Deductible ($)

Your Coinsurance Rate (%)

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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
Humana	$14,749	105%
Prominence	$14,749	105%
Aetna	$15,192	108%
Amerigroup	$15,486	110%
Superior	$15,486	110%
United_Healthcare	$15,486 - $24,144	110%
Cigna	$16,649	119%
Blue_Cross_Blue_Shield_Of_Tx	$17,722 - $22,238	126%
Scott_And_White_Healthplan	$19,707	140%
Caprock_Health_Plan	$22,124	158%
Insurance_Management_Services	$25,073	179%

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 Northwest Texas Hospital 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.