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Covington, GA 30014 · CMS Certification Number 110018. 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 Piedmont Newton Hospital
| Operation | Inpatient paid | List price | List ÷ paid | Outpatient allowed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hip or knee replacement | $15,001 | $135,915 | 9.1× | $12,197 |
| Shoulder replacement | — | — | — | — |
Quality
Complications after hip or knee replacement: 4% (no different from the national rate). Readmissions: 6.3%. Overall Care Compare rating: 3 of 5 stars. Nonprofit · Acute · 90 beds
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Questions
How much does Medicare pay Piedmont Newton Hospital for a knee or hip replacement?
In 2024 Medicare paid Piedmont Newton Hospital an average of $15,001 per inpatient hip or knee replacement stay (MS-DRG 470, 12 stays) and $12,197 per outpatient case (APC 5115, 29 cases).
What is Piedmont Newton Hospital's list price for a joint replacement?
The hospital's average list (chargemaster) price for an inpatient hip or knee replacement was $135,915, 9.1× 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 Piedmont Newton Hospital?
Yes for Medicare facility payments. Resurgens East Surgery Center, LLC, an orthopedic surgery center 7.8 mi away, is paid about $9,077 by Medicare for a knee replacement (CPT 27447), $5,924 less than an inpatient stay at Piedmont Newton Hospital. Not every patient is a surgery-center candidate.
How does Piedmont Newton Hospital compare with other Georgia hospitals?
Medicare paid Piedmont Newton Hospital less than 56% of the 27 Georgia hospitals that report inpatient hip or knee replacement.