Florida Blue Knee Replacement Rates in Jacksonville

Published Florida Blue negotiated rates for Knee Replacement at 3 hospitals in Jacksonville, FL. Data from CMS-mandated hospital transparency files.

Lowest Rate

$4,636.67

UF Health Jacksonville

all plan types

Highest Rate

$42,938

HCA Florida Orange Park Hospital

all plan types

Rate Spread

9x

across all plan types

Hospitals

3

with Florida Blue data

Florida Blue's negotiated rates for knee replacement in Jacksonville span a 9x range, from $4,636.67 at UF Health Jacksonville (Blue Select PPO) to $42,938 at HCA Florida Orange Park Hospital. The median across the three hospitals is $21,118. Lower rates may reflect Medicaid or Medicare plan types rather than commercial coverage.

Why the range is so wide: Florida Blue negotiates different rates for different plan types. Medicaid-managed and Medicare Advantage plans typically have the lowest negotiated rates. Commercial PPO and HMO plans are higher. The "lowest rate" at each hospital may be a Medicaid or Medicare plan rate, not a commercial plan rate. The plan type is shown in the table where available.

Florida Blue Knee Replacement Rates by Hospital

Hospital Lowest Florida Blue Rate
UF Health Jacksonville $4,636.67
HCA Florida Memorial Hospital $16,132
HCA Florida Orange Park Hospital $16,132

Median of all 66 published Florida Blue rates for Knee Replacement at these hospitals: $21,118

Rates shown are Florida Blue's published negotiated rates from each hospital's CMS transparency file. "Lowest rate" is the lowest rate across all Florida Blue plan types (including Medicaid-managed and Medicare Advantage) at that hospital. Commercial plan rates are typically higher. Your actual cost depends on your specific plan's deductible, copay, and coinsurance.

Understanding Florida Blue Negotiated Rates

A negotiated rate is the price Florida Blue has agreed to pay a hospital for a specific service. This is not necessarily what you pay out of pocket. If you have met your annual deductible, you typically pay a copay or coinsurance percentage of the negotiated rate. If you have not met your deductible, you may owe the full negotiated rate.

The same insurer often negotiates different rates at different hospitals, and different plan types (HMO, PPO, high-deductible) within the same insurer can have different rates at the same hospital. The table above shows the range across all Florida Blue plan types at each facility.

Prices shown are facility fees only. You will also receive separate bills from the physician performing the procedure.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Where is the lowest-cost Florida Blue Knee Replacement in Jacksonville?

The lowest Florida Blue negotiated rate for Knee Replacement in Jacksonville is $4,636.67 at UF Health Jacksonville, across all plan types including Medicaid-managed and Medicare Advantage. The highest is $42,938 at HCA Florida Orange Park Hospital, a 9x difference. Commercial plan rates typically fall between these extremes.

Is the Florida Blue negotiated rate what I'll pay?

Not necessarily. The negotiated rate is what Florida Blue has agreed to pay the hospital. Your out-of-pocket cost depends on your deductible, copay, and coinsurance. If you have not met your annual deductible, you may owe the full negotiated rate. Contact Florida Blue for a pre-service cost estimate specific to your plan.

How many Jacksonville hospitals have published Florida Blue rates?

3 hospitals in the Jacksonville area have published Florida Blue negotiated rates for Knee Replacement in their CMS transparency files. Having a published rate does not necessarily confirm current network participation. Verify your network status with Florida Blue directly.

Does Florida Blue require prior authorization for knee replacement?

Almost all Florida Blue plans require prior authorization for knee replacement surgery. Without authorization, Florida Blue can deny the claim entirely. Start the approval process well before your planned surgery date and confirm what documentation your plan requires.

We are not affiliated with Florida Blue or any hospital listed on this page. Negotiated rates are sourced from hospital-published CMS transparency files and represent the amounts agreed between the insurer and hospital. Your actual out-of-pocket cost depends on your deductible, copay, and coinsurance. Contact Florida Blue or the hospital billing department for a cost estimate specific to your plan. All insurer and hospital names are trademarks of their respective owners.

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