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Huntsville, AL 35801 · CMS Certification Number 010039. 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 Huntsville Hospital
| Operation | Inpatient avg total payment Medicare + patient share | List price | List ÷ total | Outpatient Medicare allowed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hip or knee replacement | $14,861 | $106,849 | 7.2× | $10,683 |
| Shoulder replacement | $17,321 | $103,398 | 6.0× | $15,308 |
| Hip replacement after a fracture (DRG 522) | $14,966 | $74,785 | 5.0× | — |
Quality
Complications after hip or knee replacement: 3.1% (no different from the national rate). Readmissions: 6%. Overall Care Compare rating: 3 of 5 stars. Government · Acute · 881 beds
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Questions
How much does Medicare pay Huntsville Hospital for a knee or hip replacement?
In 2024 the average total payment to Huntsville Hospital for an inpatient hip or knee replacement stay was $14,861 (MS-DRG 470, 90 Medicare stays; Medicare's payment plus the patient's deductible and coinsurance), and the Medicare allowed amount averaged $10,683 per outpatient case (APC 5115, 806 cases).
What is Huntsville Hospital's list price for a joint replacement?
The hospital's average list (chargemaster) price for an inpatient hip or knee replacement was $106,849, 7.2× 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 Huntsville Hospital?
Yes for Medicare facility payments. Surgery Center of Huntsville, the, an orthopedic surgery center same ZIP away, is paid about $8,136 by Medicare for a knee replacement (CPT 27447), $6,725 less than an inpatient stay at Huntsville Hospital. Not every patient is a surgery-center candidate.
How does Huntsville Hospital compare with other Alabama hospitals?
Huntsville Hospital's average total payment per Medicare stay is higher than 75% of the 24 Alabama hospitals that report inpatient hip or knee replacement.