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Tifton, GA 31793 · CMS Certification Number 110095. 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 Tift Regional Medical Center
| Operation | Inpatient paid | List price | List ÷ paid | Outpatient allowed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hip or knee replacement | $14,891 | $75,664 | 5.1× | $11,009 |
| Shoulder replacement | — | — | — | — |
| Hip replacement after a fracture (DRG 522) | $16,273 | $80,105 | 4.9× | — |
Quality
Complications after hip or knee replacement: 4.2% (no different from the national rate). Readmissions: 5.7%. Overall Care Compare rating: 3 of 5 stars. Government · Acute · 241 beds
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Questions
How much does Medicare pay Tift Regional Medical Center for a knee or hip replacement?
In 2024 Medicare paid Tift Regional Medical Center an average of $14,891 per inpatient hip or knee replacement stay (MS-DRG 470, 14 stays) and $11,009 per outpatient case (APC 5115, 122 cases).
What is Tift Regional Medical Center's list price for a joint replacement?
The hospital's average list (chargemaster) price for an inpatient hip or knee replacement was $75,664, 5.1× what Medicare paid. Almost nobody pays the list price; it matters for uninsured bills and percent-of-charge contracts.
How does Tift Regional Medical Center compare with other Georgia hospitals?
Medicare paid Tift Regional Medical Center less than 70% of the 27 Georgia hospitals that report inpatient hip or knee replacement.