CMS Price Transparency Data

Total knee replacement

Facility: Tacoma General Allenmore Hospital

Billing Code: 27447 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 27447
Insurance Median: $17,679
Cash Discount Price: Unavailable
vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.35x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Total knee replacement at Tacoma General Allenmore Hospital is $17,679. 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 1.35x the Medicare baseline. Located in 315 S Mlk Jr Way, Tacoma, WA.

Cash / Self-Pay

Unavailable

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$17,679

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: $17,679 (135%)

Ins. Median: $17,679 (135% 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
Cigna	$5,022	38%
Molina	$6,621 - $26,440	50%
Community Health Plan Of Washington	$7,150 - $24,096	55%
Coordinated Care	$7,150	55%
UnitedHealthcare	$7,150 - $14,864	55%
Wellpoint	$7,150	55%
Aetna	$14,721 - $60,028	112%
Regence	$14,721	112%
Wellcare	$15,007	114%
First Choice	$19,636 - $35,702	150%
Premera	$22,916 - $60,430	175%
Ambetter / Centene	$28,584	218%
Kaiser	$51,009	389%

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 Tacoma General Allenmore Hospital 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.