CMS Price Transparency Data

Total knee replacement

Facility: Valley Regional Medical Center

Billing Code: 27447 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 27447
  • Insurance Median: $14,000
  • Cash Discount Price: Unavailable
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.07x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Total knee replacement at Valley Regional Medical Center is $14,000. 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 1.07x the Medicare baseline. Located in 100 A Alton Gloor, Brownsville, TX.
Cash / Self-Pay
Unavailable

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$14,000

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: $14,000 (107%)
Ins. Median: $14,000 (107% 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
Superior Health Plan $948 7%
Aetna $3,786 - $8,148 29%
Prominence Health $11,000 84%
American Health Plan $12,000 91%
Independent Medical System $13,000 99%
Humana $14,000 - $25,429 107%
United $15,672 - $29,056 119%
Shared Health $16,766 128%
Oscar $17,850 136%
Cigna $19,996 - $26,738 152%
Curative Administrators $23,981 183%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $31,775 - $52,244 242%
Healthcare Highways $42,583 325%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 100 A Alton Gloor, Brownsville, TX 78526
  • CMS Rating: ★★☆☆☆
  • Ownership Type: Proprietary
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals