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Dothan, AL 36301 · CMS Certification Number 010001. What Medicare pays this hospital for knee, hip and shoulder replacement, what it lists, how it compares, and what a surgery center nearby is paid.
Medicare prices at Southeast Health Medical Center
| Operation | Inpatient avg total payment Medicare + patient share | List price | List ÷ total | Outpatient Medicare allowed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hip or knee replacement | — | — | — | $10,806 |
| Shoulder replacement | — | — | — | $14,755 |
| Hip replacement after a fracture (DRG 522) | $15,790 | $84,395 | 5.3× | — |
Commercial negotiated rates (beta)
| MS-DRG 470 | Median across insurers | × Medicare total payment | Lowest–highest insurer | Insurers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hip or knee replacement | $21,632 | — | $10,349–$32,500 | 3 |
| Insurer | Median negotiated, MS-DRG 470 | × Medicare total payment | Plans |
|---|---|---|---|
| BCBS Alabama | $32,500 | — | 1 |
| UnitedHealthcare | $21,632 | — | 1 |
| Humana | $10,349 | — | 1 |
From the hospital's price-transparency file (2026-03-10); commercial plans, dollar-amount contracts only.
From the hospital's price-transparency file (2026-03-10); commercial plans, dollar-amount contracts only.
Quality
Complications after hip or knee replacement: 3.8% (no different from the national rate). Readmissions: 6.4%. Overall Care Compare rating: 4 of 5 stars. Government · Acute · 420 beds
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Questions
How much does Medicare pay Southeast Health Medical Center for a knee or hip replacement?
The Medicare allowed amount averaged $10,806 per outpatient hip or knee replacement case (APC 5115, 42 cases) in 2024. Inpatient stays were too few to report.
Is a knee replacement cheaper at a surgery center near Southeast Health Medical Center?
Yes for Medicare facility payments. Surgery Center South, an orthopedic surgery center same ZIP away, is paid about $7,463 by Medicare for a knee replacement (CPT 27447). Not every patient is a surgery-center candidate.
What do commercial insurers pay Southeast Health Medical Center for a hip or knee replacement?
From the hospital's own price-transparency file, commercial plans' negotiated rates for MS-DRG 470 have a median of $21,632 across 3 insurers, ranging from $10,349 to $32,500.