Price AtlasInteractive atlas · All states · techysurgeon.comPhoebe Putney Memorial Hospital: what a joint replacement costs
Albany, GA 31703 · CMS Certification Number 110007. 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 Phoebe Putney Memorial Hospital
| Operation | Inpatient avg total payment Medicare + patient share | List price | List ÷ total | Outpatient Medicare allowed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hip or knee replacement | $18,146 | $89,978 | 5.0× | $12,371 |
| Shoulder replacement | — | — | — | — |
| Hip replacement after a fracture (DRG 522) | $22,072 | $69,983 | 3.2× | — |
Quality
Complications after hip or knee replacement: 6.1% (no different from the national rate). Readmissions: 7.6%. Overall Care Compare rating: 2 of 5 stars. Government · Acute · 691 beds
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Questions
How much does Medicare pay Phoebe Putney Memorial Hospital for a knee or hip replacement?
In 2024 the average total payment to Phoebe Putney Memorial Hospital for an inpatient hip or knee replacement stay was $18,146 (MS-DRG 470, 14 Medicare stays; Medicare's payment plus the patient's deductible and coinsurance), and the Medicare allowed amount averaged $12,371 per outpatient case (APC 5115, 42 cases).
What is Phoebe Putney Memorial Hospital's list price for a joint replacement?
The hospital's average list (chargemaster) price for an inpatient hip or knee replacement was $89,978, 5.0× 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 Phoebe Putney Memorial Hospital?
Yes for Medicare facility payments. Premier Orthopedic Surgicenter, an orthopedic surgery center 2.9 mi away, is paid about $8,726 by Medicare for a knee replacement (CPT 27447), $9,420 less than an inpatient stay at Phoebe Putney Memorial Hospital. Not every patient is a surgery-center candidate.
How does Phoebe Putney Memorial Hospital compare with other Georgia hospitals?
Phoebe Putney Memorial Hospital's average total payment per Medicare stay is higher than 85% of the 27 Georgia hospitals that report inpatient hip or knee replacement.