CMS Price Transparency Data

Total knee replacement

Facility: Trios Health

Billing Code: 27447 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 27447
Insurance Median: $14,070
Cash Discount Price: $11,819
vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.07x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Total knee replacement at Trios Health is $14,070. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $11,819. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $13,116.76, this hospital’s rate is 1.07x the Medicare baseline. Located in 3780 Plaza Way, Kennewick, WA.

Cash / Self-Pay

$11,819

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$14,070

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: $11,819 (90%)

Insurance Median: $14,070 (107%)

Cash: $11,819 (90% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $14,070 (107% 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
Community Health Plan Of Washington	$13,727	105%
UnitedHealthcare	$13,727	105%
Humana	$14,413	110%
Aetna	$15,145	115%
Lifewise Health Plan Of Wa	$34,939	266%

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 $11,819.
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 Trios Health 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.