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Marietta, GA 30060 · CMS Certification Number 110035. 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 Kennestone Regional Medical Center
| Operation | Inpatient paid | List price | List ÷ paid | Outpatient allowed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hip or knee replacement | $22,821 | $105,693 | 4.6× | $11,978 |
| Shoulder replacement | — | — | — | $17,257 |
| Hip replacement after a fracture (DRG 522) | $21,726 | $115,026 | 5.3× | — |
Quality
Complications after hip or knee replacement: 4% (no different from the national rate). Readmissions: 5.6%. Overall Care Compare rating: 4 of 5 stars. Government · Acute · 633 beds
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Questions
How much does Medicare pay Wellstar Kennestone Regional Medical Center for a knee or hip replacement?
In 2024 Medicare paid Wellstar Kennestone Regional Medical Center an average of $22,821 per inpatient hip or knee replacement stay (MS-DRG 470, 14 stays) and $11,978 per outpatient case (APC 5115, 197 cases).
What is Wellstar Kennestone Regional Medical Center's list price for a joint replacement?
The hospital's average list (chargemaster) price for an inpatient hip or knee replacement was $105,693, 4.6× 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 Wellstar Kennestone Regional Medical Center?
Yes for Medicare facility payments. Marietta Surgical Center, an orthopedic surgery center same ZIP away, is paid about $9,077 by Medicare for a knee replacement (CPT 27447), $13,744 less than an inpatient stay at Wellstar Kennestone Regional Medical Center. Not every patient is a surgery-center candidate.
How does Wellstar Kennestone Regional Medical Center compare with other Georgia hospitals?
Medicare paid Wellstar Kennestone Regional Medical Center more than 96% of the 27 Georgia hospitals that report inpatient hip or knee replacement.