CMS Price Transparency Data

Hip or knee replacement (inpatient stay)

Facility: Harlingen Medical Center

Billing Code: 470 (MS-DRG)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 470
  • Insurance Median: $15,377
  • Cash Discount Price: $15,376
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.09x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Hip or knee replacement (inpatient stay) at Harlingen Medical Center is $15,377. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $15,376. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $14,044.15, this hospital’s rate is 1.09x the Medicare baseline. Located in 5501 South Expressway 77, Harlingen, TX.
Cash / Self-Pay
$15,376

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$15,377

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%)
Cash / Self-Pay: $15,376 (109%)
Insurance Median: $15,377 (109%)
Cash: $15,376 (109% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $15,377 (109% 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.

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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
Keenan $7,650 54%
Humana $13,839 - $15,376 99%
Aetna $15,376 - $19,692 109%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $15,376 109%
Careworks Worker Compensation Fka Rockport Community Network $15,376 109%
Cigna $15,376 - $15,838 109%
Corporate Remedies Worker Compensation $15,376 109%
Medicare (plans) $15,376 109%
San Benito Medical Associates $15,376 109%
Superior Health Plan $15,376 109%
Texas Bluebonnett Health Plan $15,376 - $25,371 109%
UnitedHealthcare $15,376 109%
Wellmed $15,376 109%
Workers Compensation $15,376 109%
Molina $16,145 - $23,834 115%
Provider Partners Health Plan $16,145 115%
Imperial Insurance Company $16,299 116%
Tricare $18,588 132%
Asserta Health $19,989 142%
Employer Direct Healthcare $19,989 142%
Friday Health Plan $19,989 142%
Magic Valley Electric Cooperative $19,989 142%
Superior Health Commercial Exchange $19,989 142%
Naphcare $23,834 170%
Baker Benefits Administrators $26,909 192%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 5501 South Expressway 77, Harlingen, TX 78550
  • CMS Rating: ★★★★☆
  • Ownership Type: Proprietary
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals