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Valdosta, GA 31602 · CMS Certification Number 110122. 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 Sgmc Health
| Operation | Inpatient avg total payment Medicare + patient share | List price | List ÷ total | Outpatient Medicare allowed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hip or knee replacement | — | — | — | $11,020 |
| Shoulder replacement | — | — | — | $15,504 |
| Hip replacement after a fracture (DRG 522) | $14,981 | $69,437 | 4.6× | — |
Commercial negotiated rates (beta)
| MS-DRG 470 | Median across insurers | × Medicare total payment | Lowest–highest insurer | Insurers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hip or knee replacement | $15,726 | — | $11,935–$19,516 | 2 |
| Insurer | Median negotiated, MS-DRG 470 | × Medicare total payment | Plans |
|---|---|---|---|
| Centene/Superior/Ambetter | $19,516 | — | 1 |
| South Georgia Purchasing Alliance | $11,935 | — | 1 |
From the hospital's price-transparency file (2026-03-25); commercial plans, dollar-amount contracts only.
From the hospital's price-transparency file (2026-03-25); commercial plans, dollar-amount contracts only.
Quality
Overall Care Compare rating: 2 of 5 stars. Government · Acute · 335 beds
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Questions
How much does Medicare pay Sgmc Health for a knee or hip replacement?
The Medicare allowed amount averaged $11,020 per outpatient hip or knee replacement case (APC 5115, 103 cases) in 2024. Inpatient stays were too few to report.
Is a knee replacement cheaper at a surgery center near Sgmc Health?
Yes for Medicare facility payments. Hughston Surgical Center of Valdosta, LLC, an orthopedic surgery center same ZIP away, is paid about $7,609 by Medicare for a knee replacement (CPT 27447). Not every patient is a surgery-center candidate.
What do commercial insurers pay Sgmc Health 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 $15,726 across 2 insurers, ranging from $11,935 to $19,516.