Price AtlasInteractive atlas · All states · techysurgeon.comHelen Keller Memorial Hospital: what a joint replacement costs
Sheffield, AL 35660 · CMS Certification Number 010019. 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 Helen Keller Memorial Hospital
| Operation | Inpatient paid | List price | List ÷ paid | Outpatient allowed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hip or knee replacement | — | — | — | $10,568 |
| Shoulder replacement | — | — | — | — |
| Hip replacement after a fracture (DRG 522) | $13,745 | $36,575 | 2.7× | — |
Quality
Complications after hip or knee replacement: 5.6% (no different from the national rate). Readmissions: 7.3%. Overall Care Compare rating: 2 of 5 stars. Government · Acute · 185 beds
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Questions
How much does Medicare pay Helen Keller Memorial Hospital for a knee or hip replacement?
Medicare allowed an average of $10,568 per outpatient hip or knee replacement case (APC 5115, 91 cases) in 2024. Inpatient stays were too few to report.
Is a knee replacement cheaper at a surgery center near Helen Keller Memorial Hospital?
Yes for Medicare facility payments. Shoals Outpatient Surgery, an orthopedic surgery center 5.1 mi away, is paid about $7,516 by Medicare for a knee replacement (CPT 27447). Not every patient is a surgery-center candidate.