Price AtlasInteractive atlas · All states · techysurgeon.comHca Florida South Shore Hospital: what a joint replacement costs
Sun City Center, FL 33573 · CMS Certification Number 100259. 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 Hca Florida South Shore Hospital
| Operation | Inpatient paid | List price | List ÷ paid | Outpatient allowed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hip or knee replacement | $12,599 | $181,555 | 14.4× | $11,906 |
| Shoulder replacement | — | — | — | — |
Quality
Complications after hip or knee replacement: 3.5% (no different from the national rate). Readmissions: 6.2%. Overall Care Compare rating: 2 of 5 stars. For-profit · Acute · 112 beds
Florida has a certificate-of-need program that does not cover surgery centers.
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Questions
How much does Medicare pay Hca Florida South Shore Hospital for a knee or hip replacement?
In 2024 Medicare paid Hca Florida South Shore Hospital an average of $12,599 per inpatient hip or knee replacement stay (MS-DRG 470, 19 stays) and $11,906 per outpatient case (APC 5115, 55 cases).
What is Hca Florida South Shore Hospital's list price for a joint replacement?
The hospital's average list (chargemaster) price for an inpatient hip or knee replacement was $181,555, 14.4× 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 Hca Florida South Shore Hospital?
Yes for Medicare facility payments. Brandon Surgery Center, an orthopedic surgery center 13.7 mi away, is paid about $8,501 by Medicare for a knee replacement (CPT 27447), $4,098 less than an inpatient stay at Hca Florida South Shore Hospital. Not every patient is a surgery-center candidate.
How does Hca Florida South Shore Hospital compare with other Florida hospitals?
Medicare paid Hca Florida South Shore Hospital less than 92% of the 88 Florida hospitals that report inpatient hip or knee replacement.