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Canton, GA 30115 · CMS Certification Number 110008. 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 Northside Hospital Cherokee
| Operation | Inpatient paid | List price | List ÷ paid | Outpatient allowed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hip or knee replacement | $14,958 | $114,460 | 7.7× | $12,128 |
| Shoulder replacement | — | — | — | $17,052 |
| Hip replacement after a fracture (DRG 522) | $16,700 | $111,606 | 6.7× | — |
Quality
Complications after hip or knee replacement: 4.2% (no different from the national rate). Readmissions: 5.4%. Overall Care Compare rating: 4 of 5 stars. Nonprofit · Acute · 84 beds
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Questions
How much does Medicare pay Northside Hospital Cherokee for a knee or hip replacement?
In 2024 Medicare paid Northside Hospital Cherokee an average of $14,958 per inpatient hip or knee replacement stay (MS-DRG 470, 36 stays) and $12,128 per outpatient case (APC 5115, 470 cases).
What is Northside Hospital Cherokee's list price for a joint replacement?
The hospital's average list (chargemaster) price for an inpatient hip or knee replacement was $114,460, 7.7× 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 Northside Hospital Cherokee?
Yes for Medicare facility payments. Advanced Center for Joint Replacement, Cherokee, LLC, an orthopedic surgery center same ZIP away, is paid about $9,077 by Medicare for a knee replacement (CPT 27447), $5,881 less than an inpatient stay at Northside Hospital Cherokee. Not every patient is a surgery-center candidate.
How does Northside Hospital Cherokee compare with other Georgia hospitals?
Medicare paid Northside Hospital Cherokee less than 67% of the 27 Georgia hospitals that report inpatient hip or knee replacement.