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Palmer, AK 99645 · CMS Certification Number 020006. 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 Mat-Su Regional Medical Center
| Operation | Inpatient avg total payment Medicare + patient share | List price | List ÷ total | Outpatient Medicare allowed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hip or knee replacement | — | — | — | $14,301 |
| Shoulder replacement | — | — | — | $20,115 |
| Hip replacement after a fracture (DRG 522) | $26,728 | $192,372 | 7.2× | — |
Commercial negotiated rates (beta)
| MS-DRG 470 | Median across insurers | × Medicare total payment | Lowest–highest insurer | Insurers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hip or knee replacement | $32,980 | — | $29,994–$35,966 | 2 |
| Insurer | Median negotiated, MS-DRG 470 | × Medicare total payment | Plans |
|---|---|---|---|
| NODE US Dept of Labor | $35,966 | — | 1 |
| Premera Blue Cross | $29,994 | — | 1 |
From the hospital's price-transparency file (2026-04-01); commercial plans, dollar-amount contracts only.
From the hospital's price-transparency file (2026-04-01); commercial plans, dollar-amount contracts only.
Quality
Complications after hip or knee replacement: 4.4% (no different from the national rate). Readmissions: 5.9%. Overall Care Compare rating: 3 of 5 stars. Nonprofit · Acute · 74 beds
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Questions
How much does Medicare pay Mat-Su Regional Medical Center for a knee or hip replacement?
The Medicare allowed amount averaged $14,301 per outpatient hip or knee replacement case (APC 5115, 233 cases) in 2024. Inpatient stays were too few to report.
Is a knee replacement cheaper at a surgery center near Mat-Su Regional Medical Center?
Yes for Medicare facility payments. Susitna Surgery Center, an orthopedic surgery center same ZIP away, is paid about $9,768 by Medicare for a knee replacement (CPT 27447). Not every patient is a surgery-center candidate.
What do commercial insurers pay Mat-Su Regional 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 $32,980 across 2 insurers, ranging from $29,994 to $35,966.