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Thomson, GA 30824 · CMS Certification Number 110111. 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 McDuffie Hospital
| Operation | Inpatient avg total payment Medicare + patient share | List price | List ÷ total | Outpatient Medicare allowed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hip or knee replacement | — | — | — | $11,125 |
| Shoulder replacement | — | — | — | — |
Commercial negotiated rates (beta)
| MS-DRG 470 | Median across insurers | × Medicare total payment | Lowest–highest insurer | Insurers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hip or knee replacement | $44,460 | — | $28,689–$45,485 | 4 |
| Insurer | Median negotiated, MS-DRG 470 | × Medicare total payment | Plans |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cigna | $45,485 | — | 1 |
| Elevance/Anthem/Empire | $45,335 | — | 1 |
| UnitedHealthcare | $43,585 | — | 1 |
| Aetna | $28,689 | — | 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
Government · Acute · 47 beds
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Questions
How much does Medicare pay Piedmont McDuffie Hospital for a knee or hip replacement?
The Medicare allowed amount averaged $11,125 per outpatient hip or knee replacement case (APC 5115, 35 cases) in 2024. Inpatient stays were too few to report.
Is a knee replacement cheaper at a surgery center near Piedmont McDuffie Hospital?
Yes for Medicare facility payments. Evans Surgery Center, an orthopedic surgery center 20.0 mi away, is paid about $8,305 by Medicare for a knee replacement (CPT 27447). Not every patient is a surgery-center candidate.
What do commercial insurers pay Piedmont McDuffie 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 $44,460 across 4 insurers, ranging from $28,689 to $45,485.