CMS Price Transparency Data

Total knee replacement

Facility: Stafford Hospital, LLC

Billing Code: 27447 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 27447
Insurance Median: $13,232
Cash Discount Price: Unavailable
vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.01x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Total knee replacement at Stafford Hospital, LLC is $13,232. 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 1.01x the Medicare baseline. Located in 101 Hospital Center Boulevard, Stafford, VA.

Cash / Self-Pay

Unavailable

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$13,232

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: $13,232 (101%)

Ins. Median: $13,232 (101% 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
Cf	$8,741 - $10,051	67%
Aetna	$10,939 - $13,030	83%
Humana	$12,542 - $13,030	96%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$13,030 - $28,367	99%
Sentara	$13,030	99%
UnitedHealthcare	$13,030 - $27,057	99%
Molina	$13,044 - $13,551	99%
Kaiser	$13,420 - $13,942	102%
Cigna	$13,537 - $16,921	103%
Innovation	$22,500 - $24,300	172%

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 Stafford Hospital, LLC 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.