Price AtlasInteractive atlas · All states · techysurgeon.comDch Regional Medical Center: what a joint replacement costs
Tuscaloosa, AL 35401 · CMS Certification Number 010092. 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 Dch Regional Medical Center
| Operation | Inpatient paid | List price | List ÷ paid | Outpatient allowed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hip or knee replacement | — | — | — | $11,727 |
| Shoulder replacement | — | — | — | $16,557 |
| Hip replacement after a fracture (DRG 522) | $17,153 | $47,385 | 2.8× | — |
Quality
Complications after hip or knee replacement: 4.1% (no different from the national rate). Readmissions: 5.6%. Overall Care Compare rating: 2 of 5 stars. Government · Acute · 787 beds
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Questions
How much does Medicare pay Dch Regional Medical Center for a knee or hip replacement?
Medicare allowed an average of $11,727 per outpatient hip or knee replacement case (APC 5115, 240 cases) in 2024. Inpatient stays were too few to report.
Is a knee replacement cheaper at a surgery center near Dch Regional Medical Center?
Yes for Medicare facility payments. Tuscaloosa Surgical Center, an orthopedic surgery center 13.9 mi away, is paid about $8,134 by Medicare for a knee replacement (CPT 27447). Not every patient is a surgery-center candidate.