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Searcy, AR 72143 · CMS Certification Number 040014. 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 Unity Health White County Medical Center
| Operation | Inpatient avg total payment Medicare + patient share | List price | List ÷ total | Outpatient Medicare allowed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hip or knee replacement | — | — | — | $11,967 |
| Shoulder replacement | — | — | — | $16,932 |
| Hip replacement after a fracture (DRG 522) | $16,746 | $44,358 | 2.6× | — |
Quality
Complications after hip or knee replacement: 4.2% (no different from the national rate). Readmissions: 6.9%. Overall Care Compare rating: 2 of 5 stars. Nonprofit · Acute · 571 beds
Arkansas has a certificate-of-need program that does not cover surgery centers.
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Questions
How much does Medicare pay Unity Health White County Medical Center for a knee or hip replacement?
The Medicare allowed amount averaged $11,967 per outpatient hip or knee replacement case (APC 5115, 89 cases) in 2024. Inpatient stays were too few to report.
Is a knee replacement cheaper at a surgery center near Unity Health White County Medical Center?
Yes for Medicare facility payments. Center Ambulatory Surgery Center, LLC, an orthopedic surgery center same ZIP away, is paid about $7,815 by Medicare for a knee replacement (CPT 27447). Not every patient is a surgery-center candidate.