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Conyers, GA 30012 · CMS Certification Number 110091. 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 Rockdale Hospital
| Operation | Inpatient avg total payment Medicare + patient share | List price | List ÷ total | Outpatient Medicare allowed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hip or knee replacement | — | — | — | $12,197 |
| Shoulder replacement | — | — | — | — |
Commercial negotiated rates (beta)
| MS-DRG 470 | Median across insurers | × Medicare total payment | Lowest–highest insurer | Insurers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hip or knee replacement | $38,344 | — | $30,781–$43,194 | 5 |
| Insurer | Median negotiated, MS-DRG 470 | × Medicare total payment | Plans |
|---|---|---|---|
| UnitedHealthcare | $43,194 | — | 1 |
| Elevance/Anthem/Empire | $41,287 | — | 1 |
| Cigna | $38,344 | — | 1 |
| Alliant Health Plans | $36,426 | — | 1 |
| Aetna | $30,781 | — | 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
Complications after hip or knee replacement: 6% (no different from the national rate). Readmissions: 5.8%. Overall Care Compare rating: 3 of 5 stars. For-profit · Acute · 161 beds
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Questions
How much does Medicare pay Piedmont Rockdale Hospital for a knee or hip replacement?
The Medicare allowed amount averaged $12,197 per outpatient hip or knee replacement case (APC 5115, 13 cases) in 2024. Inpatient stays were too few to report.
Is a knee replacement cheaper at a surgery center near Piedmont Rockdale Hospital?
Yes for Medicare facility payments. Athens Orthopedic Clinic ASC - Loganville, LLC, an orthopedic surgery center 9.1 mi away, is paid about $9,077 by Medicare for a knee replacement (CPT 27447). Not every patient is a surgery-center candidate.
What do commercial insurers pay Piedmont Rockdale Hospital 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 $38,344 across 5 insurers, ranging from $30,781 to $43,194.