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Athens, GA 30606 · CMS Certification Number 110074. 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 Piedmont Athens Regional Medical Center
| Operation | Inpatient avg total payment Medicare + patient share | List price | List ÷ total | Outpatient Medicare allowed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hip or knee replacement | — | — | — | $11,857 |
| Shoulder replacement | — | — | — | $16,772 |
| Hip replacement after a fracture (DRG 522) | $19,110 | $114,609 | 6.0× | — |
Commercial negotiated rates (beta)
| MS-DRG 470 | Median across insurers | × Medicare total payment | Lowest–highest insurer | Insurers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hip or knee replacement | $37,398 | — | $29,213–$57,003 | 5 |
| Insurer | Median negotiated, MS-DRG 470 | × Medicare total payment | Plans |
|---|---|---|---|
| UnitedHealthcare | $57,003 | — | 1 |
| Elevance/Anthem/Empire | $48,104 | — | 1 |
| Cigna | $37,398 | — | 1 |
| Alliant Health Plans | $36,412 | — | 1 |
| Aetna | $29,213 | — | 1 |
From the hospital's price-transparency file (2026-07-01); commercial plans, dollar-amount contracts only.
From the hospital's price-transparency file (2026-07-01); commercial plans, dollar-amount contracts only.
Quality
Overall Care Compare rating: 4 of 5 stars. Nonprofit · Acute · 315 beds
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Questions
How much does Medicare pay Piedmont Athens Regional Medical Center for a knee or hip replacement?
The Medicare allowed amount averaged $11,857 per outpatient hip or knee replacement case (APC 5115, 128 cases) in 2024. Inpatient stays were too few to report.
Is a knee replacement cheaper at a surgery center near Piedmont Athens Regional Medical Center?
Yes for Medicare facility payments. Athens Joint and Spine Center, LLC, an orthopedic surgery center same ZIP away, is paid about $8,602 by Medicare for a knee replacement (CPT 27447). Not every patient is a surgery-center candidate.
What do commercial insurers pay Piedmont Athens Regional 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 $37,398 across 5 insurers, ranging from $29,213 to $57,003.