CMS Price Transparency Data

Total hip replacement

Facility: Brattleboro Memorial Hospital

Billing Code: 27130 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 27130
Insurance Median: $3,048
Cash Discount Price: $2,188
vs. Medicare Baseline: 0.23x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Total hip replacement at Brattleboro Memorial Hospital is $3,048. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $2,188. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $13,116.76, this hospital’s rate is 0.23x the Medicare baseline. Located in 17 Belmont Ave, Brattleboro, VT.

Cash / Self-Pay

$2,188

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$3,048

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%)

Cash / Self-Pay: $2,188 (17%)

Insurance Median: $3,048 (23%)

Cash: $2,188 (17% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $3,048 (23% 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
Amerihealth-Caritas	$1,053 - $9,946	8%
New Hampshire Healthy Families	$1,053 - $9,946	8%
Wellsense	$1,053 - $13,207	8%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$1,194 - $17,280	9%
Cigna	$1,194 - $12,713	9%
Harvard Pilgrim Health Care	$1,194 - $12,343	9%
Martin'S Point	$1,194 - $12,343	9%
Mvp Healthcare	$1,194 - $17,280	9%
New Hampshire Healthy Families (Wellcare)	$1,253 - $12,960	10%
Vermont Health Plan	$2,481	19%
Aetna	$2,759 - $3,306	21%
Coventry	$2,759 - $3,306	21%
Tufts Health Plan	$3,048	23%
Humana	$12,343	94%
UnitedHealthcare	$12,343	94%
Multiplan	$17,280	132%

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 $2,188.
Request and sign a "Waiver of Insurance Submission" to prevent automatic billing.
Verify CPT Code matches exactly: 27130.

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Contact your insurance company to confirm Brattleboro Memorial Hospital is fully in-network.
Ask your insurer if "Prior Authorization" is required for CPT code 27130.
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.