Price AtlasInteractive atlas · All states · techysurgeon.comMedical West, An Affiliate of Uab Health System: what a joint replacement costs
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 paid | List price | List ÷ paid | Outpatient allowed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hip or knee replacement | — | — | — | $10,975 |
| Shoulder replacement | — | — | — | — |
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?
Medicare allowed an average of $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.