CMS Price Transparency Data

Total knee replacement

Facility: Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital Flower Mound

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 Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital Flower Mound 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 4400 Long Prairie Road, Flower Mound, 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.

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
American Health	$12,897	98%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$12,897 - $99,442	98%
Healthspring	$13,155	100%
Humana	$13,413	102%
Amerigroup	$13,542	103%
Molina	$13,542	103%
Superior Wellcare	$13,542 - $14,187	103%
UnitedHealthcare	$14,316 - $24,806	109%
Fort Worth Firefighters	$14,351	109%

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: 27447.

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Contact your insurance company to confirm Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital Flower Mound is fully in-network.
Ask your insurer if "Prior Authorization" is required for CPT code 27447.
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.