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Show Low, AZ 85901 · CMS Certification Number 030062. 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 Summit Healthcare Regional Medical Center
| Operation | Inpatient paid | List price | List ÷ paid | Outpatient allowed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hip or knee replacement | $19,123 | $97,582 | 5.1× | $13,634 |
| Shoulder replacement | — | — | — | $19,416 |
| Hip replacement after a fracture (DRG 522) | $21,412 | $88,699 | 4.1× | — |
Quality
Complications after hip or knee replacement: 4% (no different from the national rate). Readmissions: 5.3%. Overall Care Compare rating: 4 of 5 stars. Nonprofit · Acute · 101 beds
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Questions
How much does Medicare pay Summit Healthcare Regional Medical Center for a knee or hip replacement?
In 2024 Medicare paid Summit Healthcare Regional Medical Center an average of $19,123 per inpatient hip or knee replacement stay (MS-DRG 470, 18 stays) and $13,634 per outpatient case (APC 5115, 138 cases).
What is Summit Healthcare Regional Medical Center's list price for a joint replacement?
The hospital's average list (chargemaster) price for an inpatient hip or knee replacement was $97,582, 5.1× what Medicare paid. 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 Summit Healthcare Regional Medical Center?
Yes for Medicare facility payments. Sunrise Ambulatory Surgical Center, an orthopedic surgery center 10.5 mi away, is paid about $8,175 by Medicare for a knee replacement (CPT 27447), $10,948 less than an inpatient stay at Summit Healthcare Regional Medical Center. Not every patient is a surgery-center candidate.
How does Summit Healthcare Regional Medical Center compare with other Arizona hospitals?
Medicare paid Summit Healthcare Regional Medical Center more than 93% of the 29 Arizona hospitals that report inpatient hip or knee replacement.