CMS Price Transparency Data

Total knee replacement

Facility: Camc Greenbrier Valley Medical Center, Inc

Billing Code: 27447 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 27447
Insurance Median: $931
Cash Discount Price: $4,026
vs. Medicare Baseline: 0.07x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Total knee replacement at Camc Greenbrier Valley Medical Center, Inc is $931. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $4,026. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $13,116.76, this hospital’s rate is 0.07x the Medicare baseline. Located in 1320 Maplewood Avenue, Ronceverte, WV.

Cash / Self-Pay

$4,026

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$931

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: $4,026 (31%)

Insurance Median: $931 (7%)

Cash: $4,026 (31% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $931 (7% 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
Sentra Health	$805 - $931	6%
Aetna	$880 - $3,945	7%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$880 - $2,038	7%
Caresource	$880 - $3,221	7%
The Health Plan	$880 - $3,623	7%
Unicare	$880	7%
Humana	$931 - $3,623	7%
Multiplan	$931	7%
UnitedHealthcare	$931 - $3,221	7%
Clear Spring Health	$959	7%
Ally Align	$978	7%
Integrated Medical Solutions	$1,304	10%
Naphcare	$1,863	14%
Greenbrier Resort	$2,818	21%
Healthsmart	$3,221	25%
Fedmed	$3,623	28%

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 $4,026.
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 Camc Greenbrier Valley Medical Center, Inc 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.