CMS Price Transparency Data

Hip or knee replacement (inpatient stay)

Facility: Good Samaritan Hospital of Suffern

Billing Code: 470 (MS-DRG)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 470
  • Insurance Median: $45,701
  • Cash Discount Price: $26,436
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 3.25x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Hip or knee replacement (inpatient stay) at Good Samaritan Hospital of Suffern is $45,701. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $26,436. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $14,044.15, this hospital’s rate is 3.25x the Medicare baseline. Located in 255 Lafayette Avenue, Suffern, NY.
Cash / Self-Pay
$26,436

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$45,701

Median negotiated contract rate across all mapped commercial carriers.

Medicare Reference Rate
$14,044.15

Standard federal government reimbursement rate for this code.

Visual Cost Comparison vs. Medicare

Medicare Reference Baseline: $14,044.15 (100%)
Cash / Self-Pay: $26,436 (188%)
Insurance Median: $45,701 (325%)
Cash: $26,436 (188% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $45,701 (325% of Medicare)

Understanding this gauge: We use the federal Medicare rate of $14,044.15 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.

Elevated Commercial Rate Alert (Value-Gap)

The negotiated rate at this facility is 325% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 225%). Patients with high-deductible plans or out-of-network benefits may face excessive out-of-pocket costs.

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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
First Health $1,664 12%
Multiplan $5,836 42%
Partners Health Plan $17,624 125%
Wellcare $17,624 125%
Non Contracted $17,624 125%
Magnacare $17,624 - $71,734 125%
Geisinger $17,624 - $40,007 125%
Emblem $17,624 - $76,834 125%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $17,624 - $98,883 125%
Aetna $17,624 - $55,761 125%
Fidelis $17,624 125%
Mvp $17,624 - $61,279 125%
Cdphp $17,624 125%
UnitedHealthcare $17,624 - $55,682 125%
Oxford $17,624 - $50,777 125%
Hamaspik $17,624 125%
Mvp Gold (McR) $18,326 130%
Medicare (plans) $18,326 - $19,608 130%
Hamaspik (McR) $18,326 130%
Health First $18,858 134%
Affinity By Molina McR $19,242 137%
Tricare $23,931 170%
World Trade Center Fdny $25,842 184%
World Trade Center Other $25,842 184%
World Trade Center $26,153 186%
Geisinger Health Commercial/Exchange $41,599 296%
Oxford Exchange $46,265 329%
Emblem Select Care (Exchange) $54,462 388%
Mvp Exchange $57,549 410%
Cigna $58,426 - $59,771 416%
Emblem Ghi/Hip PPO $64,074 456%
Emblem Ghi/Hip Hmo/Epo/Pos $64,074 456%
Mvp Hmo/Ppo $67,704 482%
Magnacare Preferred $79,623 567%
Oxford Commercial $94,352 672%
Self-Pay $102,840 732%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 255 Lafayette Avenue, Suffern, NY 10901
  • CMS Rating: ★★★☆☆
  • Ownership Type: Voluntary non-profit - Private
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals