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Mobile, AL 36607 · CMS Certification Number 010113. 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 Mobile Infirmary Medical Center
| Operation | Inpatient avg total payment Medicare + patient share | List price | List ÷ total | Outpatient Medicare allowed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hip or knee replacement | $14,595 | $48,205 | 3.3× | $10,534 |
| Shoulder replacement | — | — | — | $14,732 |
| Hip replacement after a fracture (DRG 522) | $15,021 | $53,169 | 3.5× | — |
Quality
Complications after hip or knee replacement: 4.1% (no different from the national rate). Readmissions: 6.9%. Overall Care Compare rating: 2 of 5 stars. Nonprofit · Acute · 669 beds
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Questions
How much does Medicare pay Mobile Infirmary Medical Center for a knee or hip replacement?
In 2024 the average total payment to Mobile Infirmary Medical Center for an inpatient hip or knee replacement stay was $14,595 (MS-DRG 470, 19 Medicare stays; Medicare's payment plus the patient's deductible and coinsurance), and the Medicare allowed amount averaged $10,534 per outpatient case (APC 5115, 177 cases).
What is Mobile Infirmary Medical Center's list price for a joint replacement?
The hospital's average list (chargemaster) price for an inpatient hip or knee replacement was $48,205, 3.3× 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 Mobile Infirmary Medical Center?
Yes for Medicare facility payments. Saraland Surgery Center , an orthopedic surgery center 10.7 mi away, is paid about $7,933 by Medicare for a knee replacement (CPT 27447), $6,662 less than an inpatient stay at Mobile Infirmary Medical Center. Not every patient is a surgery-center candidate.
How does Mobile Infirmary Medical Center compare with other Alabama hospitals?
Mobile Infirmary Medical Center's average total payment per Medicare stay is higher than 67% of the 24 Alabama hospitals that report inpatient hip or knee replacement.