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Savannah, GA 31419 · CMS Certification Number 110043. 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 St Joseph's Hospital - Savannah
| Operation | Inpatient paid | List price | List ÷ paid | Outpatient allowed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hip or knee replacement | $12,626 | $69,080 | 5.5× | $11,018 |
| Shoulder replacement | — | — | — | $15,274 |
| Hip replacement after a fracture (DRG 522) | $13,454 | $65,362 | 4.9× | — |
Quality
Complications after hip or knee replacement: 5% (no different from the national rate). Readmissions: 6.3%. Overall Care Compare rating: 2 of 5 stars. Nonprofit · Acute · 294 beds
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Questions
How much does Medicare pay St Joseph's Hospital - Savannah for a knee or hip replacement?
In 2024 Medicare paid St Joseph's Hospital - Savannah an average of $12,626 per inpatient hip or knee replacement stay (MS-DRG 470, 30 stays) and $11,018 per outpatient case (APC 5115, 453 cases).
What is St Joseph's Hospital - Savannah's list price for a joint replacement?
The hospital's average list (chargemaster) price for an inpatient hip or knee replacement was $69,080, 5.5× 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 St Joseph's Hospital - Savannah?
Yes for Medicare facility payments. Chatham Orthopaedic Surgery Center, an orthopedic surgery center 5.1 mi away, is paid about $8,242 by Medicare for a knee replacement (CPT 27447), $4,384 less than an inpatient stay at St Joseph's Hospital - Savannah. Not every patient is a surgery-center candidate.
How does St Joseph's Hospital - Savannah compare with other Georgia hospitals?
Medicare paid St Joseph's Hospital - Savannah less than 96% of the 27 Georgia hospitals that report inpatient hip or knee replacement.