CMS Price Transparency Data

Hip or knee replacement (inpatient stay)

Facility: Ashley Regional Medical Center

Billing Code: 470 (MS-DRG)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 470
  • Insurance Median: $16,965
  • Cash Discount Price: $23,474
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.21x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Hip or knee replacement (inpatient stay) at Ashley Regional Medical Center is $16,965. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $23,474. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $14,044.15, this hospital’s rate is 1.21x the Medicare baseline. Located in 150 West 100 North, Vernal, UT.
Cash / Self-Pay
$23,474

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$16,965

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: $23,474 (167%)
Insurance Median: $16,965 (121%)
Cash: $23,474 (167% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $16,965 (121% 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
UnitedHealthcare $1,964 - $17,048 14%
Deseret Mutual Benefit Admin (Dmba) $16,552 118%
Medicare (plans) $16,552 118%
Secure Horizons $16,552 118%
Unicare $16,552 118%
Humana $16,883 120%
Altius $17,379 124%
American Health Plan Of Utah $17,379 124%
Tricare $18,986 135%
Liberty Health $19,419 138%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $31,508 224%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 150 West 100 North, Vernal, UT 84078
  • CMS Rating: ★★★★☆
  • Ownership Type: Proprietary
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals