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Savannah, GA 31404 · CMS Certification Number 110036. 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 Memorial Health University Medical Center
| Operation | Inpatient avg total payment Medicare + patient share | List price | List ÷ total | Outpatient Medicare allowed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hip or knee replacement | $15,294 | $123,585 | 8.1× | $10,944 |
| Shoulder replacement | — | — | — | $15,720 |
| Hip replacement after a fracture (DRG 522) | $17,443 | $120,836 | 6.9× | — |
Quality
Complications after hip or knee replacement: 4.9% (no different from the national rate). Readmissions: 6.7%. Overall Care Compare rating: 1 of 5 stars. Nonprofit · Acute · 619 beds
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Questions
How much does Medicare pay Memorial Health University Medical Center for a knee or hip replacement?
In 2024 the average total payment to Memorial Health University Medical Center for an inpatient hip or knee replacement stay was $15,294 (MS-DRG 470, 11 Medicare stays; Medicare's payment plus the patient's deductible and coinsurance), and the Medicare allowed amount averaged $10,944 per outpatient case (APC 5115, 226 cases).
What is Memorial Health University Medical Center's list price for a joint replacement?
The hospital's average list (chargemaster) price for an inpatient hip or knee replacement was $123,585, 8.1× the average total payment for a Medicare stay. 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 Memorial Health University Medical Center?
Yes for Medicare facility payments. Chatham Orthopaedic Surgery Center, an orthopedic surgery center 7.4 mi away, is paid about $8,242 by Medicare for a knee replacement (CPT 27447), $7,052 less than an inpatient stay at Memorial Health University Medical Center. Not every patient is a surgery-center candidate.
How does Memorial Health University Medical Center compare with other Georgia hospitals?
Memorial Health University Medical Center's average total payment per Medicare stay is lower than 52% of the 27 Georgia hospitals that report inpatient hip or knee replacement.