CMS Price Transparency Data

Total knee replacement

Facility: Lake Chelan Community Hospital

Billing Code: 27447 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 27447
Insurance Median: $1,156
Cash Discount Price: $3,233
vs. Medicare Baseline: 0.09x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Total knee replacement at Lake Chelan Community Hospital is $1,156. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $3,233. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $13,116.76, this hospital’s rate is 0.09x the Medicare baseline. Located in 110 S Apple Blossom Dr, Chelan, WA.

Cash / Self-Pay

$3,233

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$1,156

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: $3,233 (25%)

Insurance Median: $1,156 (9%)

Cash: $3,233 (25% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $1,156 (9% 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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Billing Status

Remaining Deductible ($)

Your Coinsurance Rate (%)

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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
Amerigroup Op Only - All Plans	$745	6%
Coordinated Care Mcaid	$745	6%
UnitedHealthcare	$745 - $1,156	6%
Medicare (plans)	$1,156	9%
Molina - All Plans	$1,156	9%
Coordinated Care Comm - All Other Plans	$1,503	11%
Premera First - All Plans	$1,720	13%
First Choice - All Plans	$1,856	14%
Aetna	$2,910	22%
Corvel - All Plans	$3,071	23%

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 $3,233.
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 Lake Chelan Community 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.