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Cullman, AL 35058 · CMS Certification Number 010035. 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 Cullman Regional Medical Center
| Operation | Inpatient avg total payment Medicare + patient share | List price | List ÷ total | Outpatient Medicare allowed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hip or knee replacement | — | — | — | $11,579 |
| Shoulder replacement | — | — | — | — |
| Hip replacement after a fracture (DRG 522) | $16,431 | $64,784 | 3.9× | — |
Commercial negotiated rates (beta)
| MS-DRG 470 | Median across insurers | × Medicare total payment | Lowest–highest insurer | Insurers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hip or knee replacement | $15,713 | — | $14,239–$15,801 | 3 |
| Insurer | Median negotiated, MS-DRG 470 | × Medicare total payment | Plans |
|---|---|---|---|
| Humana | $15,801 | — | 1 |
| Aetna | $15,713 | — | 1 |
| UnitedHealthcare | $14,239 | — | 1 |
From the hospital's price-transparency file (2026-01-19); commercial plans, dollar-amount contracts only.
From the hospital's price-transparency file (2026-01-19); commercial plans, dollar-amount contracts only.
Quality
Complications after hip or knee replacement: 5.1% (no different from the national rate). Overall Care Compare rating: 2 of 5 stars. Government · Acute · 115 beds
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Questions
How much does Medicare pay Cullman Regional Medical Center for a knee or hip replacement?
The Medicare allowed amount averaged $11,579 per outpatient hip or knee replacement case (APC 5115, 70 cases) in 2024. Inpatient stays were too few to report.
Is a knee replacement cheaper at a surgery center near Cullman Regional Medical Center?
Yes for Medicare facility payments. Surgery Center of Cullman, LLC, the, an orthopedic surgery center 6.1 mi away, is paid about $7,512 by Medicare for a knee replacement (CPT 27447). Not every patient is a surgery-center candidate.
What do commercial insurers pay Cullman Regional 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 $15,713 across 3 insurers, ranging from $14,239 to $15,801.