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Augusta, GA 30901 · CMS Certification Number 110028. 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 Augusta Hospital
| Operation | Inpatient avg total payment Medicare + patient share | List price | List ÷ total | Outpatient Medicare allowed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hip or knee replacement | — | — | — | $10,777 |
| Shoulder replacement | — | — | — | $15,387 |
| Hip replacement after a fracture (DRG 522) | $14,868 | $86,484 | 5.8× | — |
Commercial negotiated rates (beta)
| MS-DRG 470 | Median across insurers | × Medicare total payment | Lowest–highest insurer | Insurers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hip or knee replacement | $36,110 | — | $28,045–$43,585 | 4 |
| Insurer | Median negotiated, MS-DRG 470 | × Medicare total payment | Plans |
|---|---|---|---|
| UnitedHealthcare | $43,585 | — | 1 |
| Cigna | $43,531 | — | 1 |
| First Health (rental network) | $40,873 | — | 1 |
| Aetna | $28,689 | — | 1 |
| Elevance/Anthem/Empire | $28,045 | — | 1 |
From the hospital's price-transparency file (2026-07-01); commercial plans, dollar-amount contracts only.
From the hospital's price-transparency file (2026-07-01); commercial plans, dollar-amount contracts only.
Quality
Complications after hip or knee replacement: 5.4% (no different from the national rate). Readmissions: 6.6%. Overall Care Compare rating: 2 of 5 stars. Government · Acute · 551 beds
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Questions
How much does Medicare pay Piedmont Augusta Hospital for a knee or hip replacement?
The Medicare allowed amount averaged $10,777 per outpatient hip or knee replacement case (APC 5115, 218 cases) in 2024. Inpatient stays were too few to report.
Is a knee replacement cheaper at a surgery center near Piedmont Augusta Hospital?
Yes for Medicare facility payments. Orthopaedic Associates Surgery Center, LLC, an orthopedic surgery center same ZIP away, is paid about $8,305 by Medicare for a knee replacement (CPT 27447). Not every patient is a surgery-center candidate.
What do commercial insurers pay Piedmont Augusta Hospital for a hip or knee replacement?
From the hospital's own price-transparency file, commercial plans' negotiated rates for MS-DRG 470 have a median of $36,110 across 4 insurers, ranging from $28,045 to $43,585.