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Griffin, GA 30224 · CMS Certification Number 110031. 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 Wellstar Spalding Medical Center
| Operation | Inpatient avg total payment Medicare + patient share | List price | List ÷ total | Outpatient Medicare allowed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hip or knee replacement | — | — | — | $11,576 |
| Shoulder replacement | — | — | — | — |
| Hip replacement after a fracture (DRG 522) | $17,111 | $91,960 | 5.4× | — |
Commercial negotiated rates (beta)
| MS-DRG 470 | Median across insurers | × Medicare total payment | Lowest–highest insurer | Insurers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hip or knee replacement | $55,510 | — | $52,268–$75,616 | 4 |
| Insurer | Median negotiated, MS-DRG 470 | × Medicare total payment | Plans |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cigna | $75,616 | — | 1 |
| Elevance/Anthem/Empire | $58,138 | — | 1 |
| UnitedHealthcare | $52,883 | — | 1 |
| Aetna | $52,268 | — | 1 |
From the hospital's price-transparency file (2026-04-01); commercial plans, dollar-amount contracts only.
From the hospital's price-transparency file (2026-04-01); commercial plans, dollar-amount contracts only.
Quality
Overall Care Compare rating: 2 of 5 stars. Nonprofit · Acute · 160 beds
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Questions
How much does Medicare pay Wellstar Spalding Medical Center for a knee or hip replacement?
The Medicare allowed amount averaged $11,576 per outpatient hip or knee replacement case (APC 5115, 17 cases) in 2024. Inpatient stays were too few to report.
Is a knee replacement cheaper at a surgery center near Wellstar Spalding Medical Center?
Yes for Medicare facility payments. Orthopaedic South Surgical Center, an orthopedic surgery center 17.5 mi away, is paid about $9,077 by Medicare for a knee replacement (CPT 27447). Not every patient is a surgery-center candidate.
What do commercial insurers pay Wellstar Spalding Medical Center 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 $55,510 across 4 insurers, ranging from $52,268 to $75,616.