CMS Price Transparency Data

Total hip replacement

Facility: Legacy Salmon Creek Medical Center

Billing Code: 27130 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 27130
Insurance Median: $15,880
Cash Discount Price: $2,366
vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.21x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Total hip replacement at Legacy Salmon Creek Medical Center is $15,880. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $2,366. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $13,116.76, this hospital’s rate is 1.21x the Medicare baseline. Located in 2211 Ne 139Th Street, Vancouver, WA.

Cash / Self-Pay

$2,366

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$15,880

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: $2,366 (18%)

Insurance Median: $15,880 (121%)

Cash: $2,366 (18% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $15,880 (121% 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

Estimate whether it is more economical to use your insurance or pay the upfront self-pay cash rate.

Billing Status

Remaining Deductible ($)

Your Coinsurance Rate (%)

Input your details and click calculate to compare out-of-pocket costs.

Commercial Insurance Negotiated Rates

Negotiated contract ranges established by major commercial carriers at this facility.

Carrier / Plan Group	Contract Rate Range	vs. Medicare Reference
Atrio	$14,736	112%
Healthnet	$14,755 - $15,165	112%
Cigna	$14,884 - $19,127	113%
Aetna	$15,022 - $23,856	115%
First Health	$15,294	117%
Pacificsource	$15,451	118%
Moda	$16,024	122%
UnitedHealthcare	$26,100	199%
Kaiser	$28,613	218%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$33,543 - $49,167	256%

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 $2,366.
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 Legacy Salmon Creek Medical Center 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.