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Jasper, AL 35502 · CMS Certification Number 010089. 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 Walker Baptist Medical Center
| Operation | Inpatient paid | List price | List ÷ paid | Outpatient allowed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hip or knee replacement | — | — | — | $10,735 |
| Shoulder replacement | — | — | — | $14,990 |
| Hip replacement after a fracture (DRG 522) | $13,777 | $212,372 | 15.4× | — |
Quality
Complications after hip or knee replacement: 5.8% (no different from the national rate). Readmissions: 6.1%. Overall Care Compare rating: 3 of 5 stars. For-profit · Acute · 267 beds
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Questions
How much does Medicare pay Walker Baptist Medical Center for a knee or hip replacement?
Medicare allowed an average of $10,735 per outpatient hip or knee replacement case (APC 5115, 64 cases) in 2024. Inpatient stays were too few to report.
Is a knee replacement cheaper at a surgery center near Walker Baptist Medical Center?
Yes for Medicare facility payments. Gardendale Surgical Associates, LLC, an orthopedic surgery center 24.5 mi away, is paid about $8,106 by Medicare for a knee replacement (CPT 27447). Not every patient is a surgery-center candidate.