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Tavares, FL 32778 · CMS Certification Number 100057. 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 Adventhealth Waterman
| Operation | Inpatient paid | List price | List ÷ paid | Outpatient allowed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hip or knee replacement | $14,779 | $94,353 | 6.4× | $11,706 |
| Shoulder replacement | $17,544 | $129,801 | 7.4× | $16,537 |
| Hip replacement after a fracture (DRG 522) | $14,728 | $93,543 | 6.4× | — |
Quality
Complications after hip or knee replacement: 3.8% (no different from the national rate). Readmissions: 5.7%. Overall Care Compare rating: 4 of 5 stars. Nonprofit · Acute · 269 beds
Florida has a certificate-of-need program that does not cover surgery centers.
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Questions
How much does Medicare pay Adventhealth Waterman for a knee or hip replacement?
In 2024 Medicare paid Adventhealth Waterman an average of $14,779 per inpatient hip or knee replacement stay (MS-DRG 470, 11 stays) and $11,706 per outpatient case (APC 5115, 154 cases).
What is Adventhealth Waterman's list price for a joint replacement?
The hospital's average list (chargemaster) price for an inpatient hip or knee replacement was $94,353, 6.4× 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 Adventhealth Waterman?
Yes for Medicare facility payments. Surgery Center of Mount Dora, an orthopedic surgery center 6.0 mi away, is paid about $8,439 by Medicare for a knee replacement (CPT 27447), $6,340 less than an inpatient stay at Adventhealth Waterman. Not every patient is a surgery-center candidate.
How does Adventhealth Waterman compare with other Florida hospitals?
Medicare paid Adventhealth Waterman less than 58% of the 88 Florida hospitals that report inpatient hip or knee replacement.