Price AtlasInteractive atlas · All states · techysurgeon.comTallahassee Memorial Hospital: what a joint replacement costs
Tallahassee, FL 32308 · CMS Certification Number 100135. 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 Tallahassee Memorial Hospital
| Operation | Inpatient avg total payment Medicare + patient share | List price | List ÷ total | Outpatient Medicare allowed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hip or knee replacement | $16,134 | $85,208 | 5.3× | $11,795 |
| Shoulder replacement | — | — | — | $16,845 |
| Hip replacement after a fracture (DRG 522) | $15,894 | $92,018 | 5.8× | — |
Quality
Complications after hip or knee replacement: 3.2% (no different from the national rate). Readmissions: 6.7%. Overall Care Compare rating: 3 of 5 stars. Nonprofit · Acute · 772 beds
Florida has a certificate-of-need program that does not cover surgery centers.
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Questions
How much does Medicare pay Tallahassee Memorial Hospital for a knee or hip replacement?
In 2024 the average total payment to Tallahassee Memorial Hospital for an inpatient hip or knee replacement stay was $16,134 (MS-DRG 470, 49 Medicare stays; Medicare's payment plus the patient's deductible and coinsurance), and the Medicare allowed amount averaged $11,795 per outpatient case (APC 5115, 185 cases).
What is Tallahassee Memorial Hospital's list price for a joint replacement?
The hospital's average list (chargemaster) price for an inpatient hip or knee replacement was $85,208, 5.3× 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 Tallahassee Memorial Hospital?
Yes for Medicare facility payments. Red Hills Surgical Center, an orthopedic surgery center same ZIP away, is paid about $8,120 by Medicare for a knee replacement (CPT 27447), $8,014 less than an inpatient stay at Tallahassee Memorial Hospital. Not every patient is a surgery-center candidate.
How does Tallahassee Memorial Hospital compare with other Florida hospitals?
Tallahassee Memorial Hospital's average total payment per Medicare stay is higher than 66% of the 88 Florida hospitals that report inpatient hip or knee replacement.