CMS Price Transparency Data

Total knee replacement

Facility: Methodist Hospital

Billing Code: 27447 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 27447
  • Insurance Median: $14,187
  • Cash Discount Price: Unavailable
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.08x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Total knee replacement at Methodist Hospital is $14,187. 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 1.08x the Medicare baseline. Located in 7700 Floyd Curl Dr, San Antonio, TX.
Cash / Self-Pay
Unavailable

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$14,187

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: $14,187 (108%)
Ins. Median: $14,187 (108% 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.

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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
Community First Health Plans $365 3%
Superior Health $948 7%
Fidelis Securecare $2,115 16%
Aetna $3,092 - $5,868 24%
Clover Insurance $10,600 81%
American Health Plan Of Texas $12,000 91%
Wellcare $13,284 - $13,542 101%
Imperial Insurance $14,187 108%
Devoted Health $16,121 123%
Cigna $19,889 - $26,331 152%
United $23,175 - $27,388 177%
Curative Administrators $23,981 183%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $25,468 - $46,889 194%
Oscar $26,187 200%
Focus Health Solutions $32,600 249%
Valenz $33,902 258%
Evry Health $34,729 265%
Healthcare Highways $39,387 300%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 7700 Floyd Curl Dr, San Antonio, TX 78229
  • CMS Rating: ★★★★☆
  • Ownership Type: Proprietary
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals