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Mobile, AL 36608 · CMS Certification Number 010144. 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 Springhill Memorial Hospital
| Operation | Inpatient avg total payment Medicare + patient share | List price | List ÷ total | Outpatient Medicare allowed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hip or knee replacement | $12,448 | $34,718 | 2.8× | $10,628 |
| Shoulder replacement | — | — | — | $14,611 |
| Hip replacement after a fracture (DRG 522) | $13,959 | $42,165 | 3.0× | — |
Quality
Complications after hip or knee replacement: 5.2% (no different from the national rate). Readmissions: 7%. Overall Care Compare rating: 3 of 5 stars. For-profit · Acute · 263 beds
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Questions
How much does Medicare pay Springhill Memorial Hospital for a knee or hip replacement?
In 2024 the average total payment to Springhill Memorial Hospital for an inpatient hip or knee replacement stay was $12,448 (MS-DRG 470, 14 Medicare stays; Medicare's payment plus the patient's deductible and coinsurance), and the Medicare allowed amount averaged $10,628 per outpatient case (APC 5115, 102 cases).
What is Springhill Memorial Hospital's list price for a joint replacement?
The hospital's average list (chargemaster) price for an inpatient hip or knee replacement was $34,718, 2.8× 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 Springhill Memorial Hospital?
Yes for Medicare facility payments. Mobile Surgery Center, an orthopedic surgery center same ZIP away, is paid about $7,933 by Medicare for a knee replacement (CPT 27447), $4,515 less than an inpatient stay at Springhill Memorial Hospital. Not every patient is a surgery-center candidate.
How does Springhill Memorial Hospital compare with other Alabama hospitals?
Springhill Memorial Hospital's average total payment per Medicare stay is lower than 92% of the 24 Alabama hospitals that report inpatient hip or knee replacement.