CMS Price Transparency Data

Hip or knee replacement (inpatient stay)

Facility: Mountain View Hospital

Billing Code: 470 (MS-DRG)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 470
Insurance Median: $19,726
Cash Discount Price: Unavailable
vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.40x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Hip or knee replacement (inpatient stay) at Mountain View Hospital is $19,726. 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 $14,044.15, this hospital’s rate is 1.40x the Medicare baseline. Located in 1000 East 100 North, Payson, UT.

Cash / Self-Pay

Unavailable

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$19,726

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%)

Insurance Median: $19,726 (140%)

Ins. Median: $19,726 (140% 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.

Out-of-Pocket Cost Estimator

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Billing Status

Remaining Deductible ($)

Your Coinsurance Rate (%)

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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
Aetna	$3,564 - $31,671	25%
Bright Health	$12,026	86%
Humana	$13,823 - $28,982	98%
Coventry Altius	$14,111	100%
Cigna	$14,399 - $52,415	103%
Molina Healthcare	$14,399 - $17,293	103%
State Of Utah	$14,399	103%
Triwest Healthcare Alliance	$14,399	103%
University Of Ut	$14,399	103%
Veteran'S Administration	$14,399	103%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$14,543	104%
Molina	$14,716	105%
Sterling Life Insurance	$15,407	110%
Universal Healthcare	$15,695	112%
Elap	$16,743	119%
Health Choice	$17,207	123%
Hosp Uncompensated Care	$17,207	123%
Regence	$18,832 - $31,254	134%
Angle Insurance	$20,394	145%
University Of Utah	$22,434 - $29,539	160%
Pehp	$28,449 - $35,162	203%
Motivhealth	$34,475	245%
Imagine Health Wise	$36,707	261%
Dmba (Deseret Mutual Benefit Admin)	$38,911	277%

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 MS-DRG Code matches exactly: 470.

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Contact your insurance company to confirm Mountain View Hospital is fully in-network.
Ask your insurer if "Prior Authorization" is required for MS-DRG code 470.
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.