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Augusta, GA 30909 · CMS Certification Number 110177. 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 Doctors Hospital
| Operation | Inpatient paid | List price | List ÷ paid | Outpatient allowed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hip or knee replacement | — | — | — | $11,028 |
| Shoulder replacement | — | — | — | — |
| Hip replacement after a fracture (DRG 522) | $15,145 | $174,227 | 11.5× | — |
Quality
Complications after hip or knee replacement: 4.9% (no different from the national rate). Readmissions: 5.9%. Overall Care Compare rating: 3 of 5 stars. For-profit · Acute · 354 beds
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Questions
How much does Medicare pay Doctors Hospital for a knee or hip replacement?
Medicare allowed an average of $11,028 per outpatient hip or knee replacement case (APC 5115, 98 cases) in 2024. Inpatient stays were too few to report.
Is a knee replacement cheaper at a surgery center near Doctors Hospital?
Yes for Medicare facility payments. Aos Surgery Center, an orthopedic surgery center same ZIP away, is paid about $8,305 by Medicare for a knee replacement (CPT 27447). Not every patient is a surgery-center candidate.