CMS Price Transparency Data

Total knee replacement

Facility: Aurora Memorial Hospital Burlington

Billing Code: 27447 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 27447
  • Insurance Median: $18,875
  • Cash Discount Price: Unavailable
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.44x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Total knee replacement at Aurora Memorial Hospital Burlington is $18,875. 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 1.44x the Medicare baseline. Located in 252 McHenry St, Burlington, WI.
Cash / Self-Pay
Unavailable

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$18,875

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: $18,875 (144%)
Ins. Median: $18,875 (144% 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.

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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
Aetna $9,580 73%
Everpointe Elite $17,086 130%
Molina Exchange $17,293 132%
Common Ground $17,346 132%
UnitedHealthcare $17,828 - $19,562 136%
Quartz One $17,830 136%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $18,187 - $23,460 139%
Health Payment Systems $19,700 150%
Hs Technology $20,541 157%
Quartz Group $20,860 159%
Aurora Caregiver $21,480 164%
Centivo $21,582 165%
Wisconsin Physician Service $21,606 - $22,743 165%
Trilogy $25,737 196%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 252 McHenry St, Burlington, WI 53105
  • CMS Rating: ★★★★☆
  • Ownership Type: Voluntary non-profit - Private
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals