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Columbus, GA 31995 · CMS Certification Number 110129. 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 St Francis Hospital- Emory Healthcare
| Operation | Inpatient avg total payment Medicare + patient share | List price | List ÷ total | Outpatient Medicare allowed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hip or knee replacement | — | — | — | $10,708 |
| Shoulder replacement | $17,160 | $80,067 | 4.7× | $15,137 |
| Hip replacement after a fracture (DRG 522) | $14,402 | $67,399 | 4.7× | — |
Commercial negotiated rates (beta)
| MS-DRG 470 | Median across insurers | × Medicare total payment | Lowest–highest insurer | Insurers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hip or knee replacement | $23,569 | — | $13,971–$25,996 | 4 |
| Insurer | Median negotiated, MS-DRG 470 | × Medicare total payment | Plans |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elevance/Anthem/Empire | $25,996 | — | 1 |
| Cigna | $24,553 | — | 1 |
| UnitedHealthcare | $22,585 | — | 1 |
| Aetna | $13,971 | — | 1 |
From the hospital's price-transparency file (2026-04-01); commercial plans, dollar-amount contracts only.
From the hospital's price-transparency file (2026-04-01); commercial plans, dollar-amount contracts only.
Quality
Complications after hip or knee replacement: 3.9% (no different from the national rate). Readmissions: 5.2%. Overall Care Compare rating: 3 of 5 stars. Nonprofit · Acute · 376 beds
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Questions
How much does Medicare pay St Francis Hospital- Emory Healthcare for a knee or hip replacement?
The Medicare allowed amount averaged $10,708 per outpatient hip or knee replacement case (APC 5115, 47 cases) in 2024. Inpatient stays were too few to report.
Is a knee replacement cheaper at a surgery center near St Francis Hospital- Emory Healthcare?
Yes for Medicare facility payments. Surgery Center, LLC, the, an orthopedic surgery center 3.6 mi away, is paid about $8,075 by Medicare for a knee replacement (CPT 27447). Not every patient is a surgery-center candidate.
What do commercial insurers pay St Francis Hospital- Emory Healthcare 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 $23,569 across 4 insurers, ranging from $13,971 to $25,996.