Price AtlasInteractive atlas · All states · techysurgeon.comAndalusia Health: what a joint replacement costs
Andalusia, AL 36420 · CMS Certification Number 010036. 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 Andalusia Health
| Operation | Inpatient avg total payment Medicare + patient share | List price | List ÷ total | Outpatient Medicare allowed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hip or knee replacement | $15,939 | $93,978 | 5.9× | — |
| Shoulder replacement | — | — | — | — |
Quality
Complications after hip or knee replacement: 3.6% (no different from the national rate). Readmissions: 5.1%. Overall Care Compare rating: 2 of 5 stars. For-profit · Acute · 88 beds
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Questions
How much does Medicare pay Andalusia Health for a knee or hip replacement?
In 2024 the average total payment to Andalusia Health for an inpatient hip or knee replacement stay was $15,939 (MS-DRG 470, 17 Medicare stays; Medicare's payment plus the patient's deductible and coinsurance).
What is Andalusia Health's list price for a joint replacement?
The hospital's average list (chargemaster) price for an inpatient hip or knee replacement was $93,978, 5.9× the average total payment for a Medicare stay. Almost nobody pays the list price; it matters for uninsured bills and percent-of-charge contracts.
How does Andalusia Health compare with other Alabama hospitals?
Andalusia Health's average total payment per Medicare stay is higher than 96% of the 24 Alabama hospitals that report inpatient hip or knee replacement.