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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 avg total payment Medicare + patient share | List price | List ÷ total | Outpatient Medicare allowed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hip or knee replacement | — | — | — | $11,028 |
| Shoulder replacement | — | — | — | — |
| Hip replacement after a fracture (DRG 522) | $15,145 | $174,227 | 11.5× | — |
Commercial negotiated rates (beta)
| MS-DRG 470 | Median across insurers | × Medicare total payment | Lowest–highest insurer | Insurers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hip or knee replacement | $17,391 | — | $14,058–$41,047 | 11 |
| Insurer | Median negotiated, MS-DRG 470 | × Medicare total payment | Plans |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aetna | $41,047 | — | 1 |
| Cigna | $40,956 | — | 1 |
| MultiPlan/PHCS (rental network) | $34,523 | — | 1 |
| Friday Health | $23,070 | — | 1 |
| Centurion | $18,116 | — | 1 |
| UnitedHealthcare | $17,845 | — | 1 |
| QTC Medical Group | $17,391 | — | 1 |
| Elevance/Anthem/Empire | $17,144 | — | 1 |
| Shared Health | $15,217 | — | 1 |
| Health One Alliance | $15,045 | — | 1 |
| Coventry | $14,783 | — | 1 |
| Health Net | $14,058 | — | 1 |
From the hospital's price-transparency file (2026-09-01); commercial plans, dollar-amount contracts only.
From the hospital's price-transparency file (2026-09-01); commercial plans, dollar-amount contracts only.
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?
The Medicare allowed amount averaged $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.
What do commercial insurers pay Doctors 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 $17,391 across 11 insurers, ranging from $14,058 to $41,047.