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Montgomery, AL 36116 · CMS Certification Number 010023. 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 Baptist Medical Center South
| Operation | Inpatient avg total payment Medicare + patient share | List price | List ÷ total | Outpatient Medicare allowed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hip or knee replacement | $14,717 | $44,749 | 3.0× | $10,259 |
| Shoulder replacement | — | — | — | $14,816 |
| Hip replacement after a fracture (DRG 522) | $16,740 | $39,615 | 2.4× | — |
Quality
Complications after hip or knee replacement: 4.3% (no different from the national rate). Readmissions: 5.3%. Overall Care Compare rating: 2 of 5 stars. Government · Acute · 432 beds
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Questions
How much does Medicare pay Baptist Medical Center South for a knee or hip replacement?
In 2024 the average total payment to Baptist Medical Center South for an inpatient hip or knee replacement stay was $14,717 (MS-DRG 470, 32 Medicare stays; Medicare's payment plus the patient's deductible and coinsurance), and the Medicare allowed amount averaged $10,259 per outpatient case (APC 5115, 260 cases).
What is Baptist Medical Center South's list price for a joint replacement?
The hospital's average list (chargemaster) price for an inpatient hip or knee replacement was $44,749, 3.0× the average total payment for a Medicare stay. Almost nobody pays the list price; it matters for uninsured bills and percent-of-charge contracts.
Is a knee replacement cheaper at a surgery center near Baptist Medical Center South?
Yes for Medicare facility payments. Jackson Surgery Center, an orthopedic surgery center 6.1 mi away, is paid about $8,110 by Medicare for a knee replacement (CPT 27447), $6,607 less than an inpatient stay at Baptist Medical Center South. Not every patient is a surgery-center candidate.
How does Baptist Medical Center South compare with other Alabama hospitals?
Baptist Medical Center South's average total payment per Medicare stay is higher than 71% of the 24 Alabama hospitals that report inpatient hip or knee replacement.