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Bessemer, AL 35022 · CMS Certification Number 010114. 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 Medical West, An Affiliate of Uab Health System
| Operation | Inpatient avg total payment Medicare + patient share | List price | List ÷ total | Outpatient Medicare allowed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hip or knee replacement | — | — | — | $10,975 |
| Shoulder replacement | — | — | — | — |
Commercial negotiated rates (beta)
| MS-DRG 470 | Median across insurers | × Medicare total payment | Lowest–highest insurer | Insurers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hip or knee replacement | $15,391 | — | $15,201–$15,581 | 2 |
| Insurer | Median negotiated, MS-DRG 470 | × Medicare total payment | Plans |
|---|---|---|---|
| UnitedHealthcare | $15,581 | — | 1 |
| Cooper Green | $15,201 | — | 1 |
From the hospital's price-transparency file (2026-06-22); commercial plans, dollar-amount contracts only.
From the hospital's price-transparency file (2026-06-22); commercial plans, dollar-amount contracts only.
Quality
Complications after hip or knee replacement: 4.8% (no different from the national rate). Readmissions: 6.1%. Overall Care Compare rating: 3 of 5 stars. Government · Acute · 310 beds
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Questions
How much does Medicare pay Medical West, An Affiliate of Uab Health System for a knee or hip replacement?
The Medicare allowed amount averaged $10,975 per outpatient hip or knee replacement case (APC 5115, 26 cases) in 2024. Inpatient stays were too few to report.
Is a knee replacement cheaper at a surgery center near Medical West, An Affiliate of Uab Health System?
Yes for Medicare facility payments. Surgical Institute of Alabama, an orthopedic surgery center 11.5 mi away, is paid about $8,106 by Medicare for a knee replacement (CPT 27447). Not every patient is a surgery-center candidate.
What do commercial insurers pay Medical West, An Affiliate of Uab Health System for a hip or knee replacement?
From the hospital's own price-transparency file, commercial plans' negotiated rates for MS-DRG 470 have a median of $15,391 across 2 insurers, ranging from $15,201 to $15,581.