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Blairsville, GA 30512 · CMS Certification Number 110051. 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 Union General Hospital
| Operation | Inpatient paid | List price | List ÷ paid | Outpatient allowed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hip or knee replacement | $13,488 | $44,410 | 3.3× | $11,898 |
| Shoulder replacement | — | — | — | $16,524 |
| Hip replacement after a fracture (DRG 522) | $14,978 | $45,288 | 3.0× | — |
Quality
Complications after hip or knee replacement: 3.9% (no different from the national rate). Readmissions: 5.6%. Overall Care Compare rating: 3 of 5 stars. Government · Acute · 45 beds
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Questions
How much does Medicare pay Union General Hospital for a knee or hip replacement?
In 2024 Medicare paid Union General Hospital an average of $13,488 per inpatient hip or knee replacement stay (MS-DRG 470, 21 stays) and $11,898 per outpatient case (APC 5115, 120 cases).
What is Union General Hospital's list price for a joint replacement?
The hospital's average list (chargemaster) price for an inpatient hip or knee replacement was $44,410, 3.3× 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 Union General Hospital?
Yes for Medicare facility payments. Northview Orthopaedic Surgery Center, an orthopedic surgery center 19.9 mi away, is paid about $7,998 by Medicare for a knee replacement (CPT 27447), $5,490 less than an inpatient stay at Union General Hospital. Not every patient is a surgery-center candidate.
How does Union General Hospital compare with other Georgia hospitals?
Medicare paid Union General Hospital less than 89% of the 27 Georgia hospitals that report inpatient hip or knee replacement.