CMS Price Transparency Data

Hip or knee replacement (inpatient stay)

Facility: Swedish Medical Center / Cherry Hill

Billing Code: 470 (MS-DRG)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 470
  • Insurance Median: $29,594
  • Cash Discount Price: Unavailable
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 2.11x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Hip or knee replacement (inpatient stay) at Swedish Medical Center / Cherry Hill is $29,594. 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 2.11x the Medicare baseline. Located in 500 17Th Avenue, Seattle, WA.
Cash / Self-Pay
Unavailable

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$29,594

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: $29,594 (211%)
Ins. Median: $29,594 (211% 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.

Elevated Commercial Rate Alert (Value-Gap)

The negotiated rate at this facility is 211% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 111%). Patients with high-deductible plans or out-of-network benefits may face excessive out-of-pocket costs.

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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
Kaiser $19,729 - $29,594 140%
Molina $19,729 - $21,308 140%
Aetna $19,872 - $24,076 141%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $20,519 - $45,368 146%
Providence Health Plan $20,519 - $50,358 146%
UnitedHealthcare $20,716 - $59,288 148%
Humana $20,913 149%
Blue Shield $21,308 - $65,349 152%
Amerigroup $21,702 155%
Community Health Plan Of Washington $21,702 155%
Cigna $23,675 - $53,505 169%
Community Health Plan $31,567 225%
Coordinated Care $31,567 - $36,499 225%
First Choice $74,944 - $75,573 534%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 500 17Th Avenue, Seattle, WA 98122
  • CMS Rating: ★★★★☆
  • Ownership Type: Voluntary non-profit - Church
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals