CMS Price Transparency Data

Total hip replacement

Facility: Medical City Fort Worth

Billing Code: 27130 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 27130
Insurance Median: $17,613
Cash Discount Price: Unavailable
vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.34x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Total hip replacement at Medical City Fort Worth is $17,613. 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 1.34x the Medicare baseline. Located in 900 Eighth Avenue, Fort Worth, TX.

Cash / Self-Pay

Unavailable

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$17,613

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: $17,613 (134%)

Ins. Median: $17,613 (134% 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
Fidelis Securecare	$1,995	15%
Aetna	$2,513 - $4,332	19%
Healthcare Highways	$9,733	74%
American Health Plan Of Texas, Inc.	$12,000	91%
Procare Advantge	$12,000	91%
Wellmed	$12,983	99%
Oscar	$13,447	103%
Humana	$14,000 - $30,359	107%
Devoted Health	$16,148	123%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$17,613 - $54,148	134%
Curative Administrators	$23,981	183%
United	$24,730 - $43,890	189%
Evry Health	$24,821	189%
Cigna	$62,859 - $88,845	479%

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: 27130.

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Contact your insurance company to confirm Medical City Fort Worth is fully in-network.
Ask your insurer if "Prior Authorization" is required for CPT code 27130.
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.