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Birmingham, AL 35235 · CMS Certification Number 010011. 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 St Vincent's East
| Operation | Inpatient avg total payment Medicare + patient share | List price | List ÷ total | Outpatient Medicare allowed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hip or knee replacement | — | — | — | $10,684 |
| Shoulder replacement | — | — | — | — |
| Hip replacement after a fracture (DRG 522) | $15,433 | $56,817 | 3.7× | — |
Commercial negotiated rates (beta)
| MS-DRG 470 | Median across insurers | × Medicare total payment | Lowest–highest insurer | Insurers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hip or knee replacement | $20,794 | — | $15,351–$27,641 | 5 |
| Insurer | Median negotiated, MS-DRG 470 | × Medicare total payment | Plans |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cigna | $27,641 | — | 1 |
| Humana | $27,599 | — | 1 |
| Prime Health Services (rental network) | $26,864 | — | 1 |
| UnitedHealthcare | $20,794 | — | 1 |
| Aetna | $16,318 | — | 1 |
| Cooper Green | $15,351 | — | 1 |
From the hospital's price-transparency file (2026-04-20); commercial plans, dollar-amount contracts only.
From the hospital's price-transparency file (2026-04-20); commercial plans, dollar-amount contracts only.
Quality
Overall Care Compare rating: 3 of 5 stars. Nonprofit · Acute · 362 beds
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Questions
How much does Medicare pay St Vincent's East for a knee or hip replacement?
The Medicare allowed amount averaged $10,684 per outpatient hip or knee replacement case (APC 5115, 32 cases) in 2024. Inpatient stays were too few to report.
Is a knee replacement cheaper at a surgery center near St Vincent's East?
Yes for Medicare facility payments. Outpatient Services East Inc, an orthopedic surgery center same ZIP away, is paid about $8,106 by Medicare for a knee replacement (CPT 27447). Not every patient is a surgery-center candidate.
What do commercial insurers pay St Vincent's East 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 $20,794 across 5 insurers, ranging from $15,351 to $27,641.