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Huntsville, AL 35801 · CMS Certification Number 010131. 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 Crestwood Medical Center
| Operation | Inpatient avg total payment Medicare + patient share | List price | List ÷ total | Outpatient Medicare allowed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hip or knee replacement | — | — | — | $10,838 |
| Shoulder replacement | — | — | — | $14,876 |
| Hip replacement after a fracture (DRG 522) | $13,151 | $223,755 | 17.0× | — |
Commercial negotiated rates (beta)
| MS-DRG 470 | Median across insurers | × Medicare total payment | Lowest–highest insurer | Insurers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hip or knee replacement | $19,095 | — | $11,465–$22,044 | 5 |
| Insurer | Median negotiated, MS-DRG 470 | × Medicare total payment | Plans |
|---|---|---|---|
| NODE US Dept of Labor | $22,044 | — | 1 |
| BCBS Alabama | $21,197 | — | 1 |
| Occunet | $19,095 | — | 1 |
| UnitedHealthcare | $16,171 | — | 1 |
| Cigna | $11,465 | — | 1 |
From the hospital's price-transparency file (2026-01-01); commercial plans, dollar-amount contracts only.
From the hospital's price-transparency file (2026-01-01); commercial plans, dollar-amount contracts only.
Quality
Complications after hip or knee replacement: 6.2% (no different from the national rate). Readmissions: 5.9%. Overall Care Compare rating: 3 of 5 stars. For-profit · Acute · 147 beds
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Questions
How much does Medicare pay Crestwood Medical Center for a knee or hip replacement?
The Medicare allowed amount averaged $10,838 per outpatient hip or knee replacement case (APC 5115, 410 cases) in 2024. Inpatient stays were too few to report.
Is a knee replacement cheaper at a surgery center near Crestwood Medical Center?
Yes for Medicare facility payments. Surgery Center of Huntsville, the, an orthopedic surgery center same ZIP away, is paid about $8,136 by Medicare for a knee replacement (CPT 27447). Not every patient is a surgery-center candidate.
What do commercial insurers pay Crestwood Medical Center 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 $19,095 across 5 insurers, ranging from $11,465 to $22,044.