Price AtlasInteractive atlas · All states · techysurgeon.comEmory University Hospital: what a joint replacement costs
Atlanta, GA 30322 · CMS Certification Number 110010. 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 Emory University Hospital
| Operation | Inpatient paid | List price | List ÷ paid | Outpatient allowed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hip or knee replacement | $25,338 | $70,957 | 2.8× | $11,996 |
| Shoulder replacement | $28,037 | $78,304 | 2.8× | $17,257 |
Quality
Complications after hip or knee replacement: 4.7% (no different from the national rate). Readmissions: 5.4%. Overall Care Compare rating: 4 of 5 stars. Nonprofit · Acute · 661 beds
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Questions
How much does Medicare pay Emory University Hospital for a knee or hip replacement?
In 2024 Medicare paid Emory University Hospital an average of $25,338 per inpatient hip or knee replacement stay (MS-DRG 470, 25 stays) and $11,996 per outpatient case (APC 5115, 454 cases).
What is Emory University Hospital's list price for a joint replacement?
The hospital's average list (chargemaster) price for an inpatient hip or knee replacement was $70,957, 2.8× 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 Emory University Hospital?
Yes for Medicare facility payments. Emory Orthopaedic Outpatient Surgery Center, an orthopedic surgery center 2.3 mi away, is paid about $9,077 by Medicare for a knee replacement (CPT 27447), $16,261 less than an inpatient stay at Emory University Hospital. Not every patient is a surgery-center candidate.
How does Emory University Hospital compare with other Georgia hospitals?
Medicare paid Emory University Hospital more than 100% of the 27 Georgia hospitals that report inpatient hip or knee replacement.