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Columbus, GA 31909 · CMS Certification Number 110200. 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 Columbus Regional Northside
| Operation | Inpatient avg total payment Medicare + patient share | List price | List ÷ total | Outpatient Medicare allowed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hip or knee replacement | — | — | — | $10,922 |
| Shoulder replacement | — | — | — | $14,155 |
| Hip replacement after a fracture (DRG 522) | $17,389 | $87,711 | 5.0× | — |
Commercial negotiated rates (beta)
| MS-DRG 470 | Median across insurers | × Medicare total payment | Lowest–highest insurer | Insurers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hip or knee replacement | $36,292 | — | $19,904–$56,316 | 5 |
| Insurer | Median negotiated, MS-DRG 470 | × Medicare total payment | Plans |
|---|---|---|---|
| UnitedHealthcare | $56,316 | — | 1 |
| Elevance/Anthem/Empire | $44,281 | — | 1 |
| Aetna | $36,292 | — | 1 |
| Alliant Health Plans | $31,327 | — | 1 |
| Cigna | $19,904 | — | 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
Complications after hip or knee replacement: 3.7% (no different from the national rate). Readmissions: 5%. Overall Care Compare rating: 5 of 5 stars. For-profit · Acute · 100 beds
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Questions
How much does Medicare pay Piedmont Columbus Regional Northside for a knee or hip replacement?
The Medicare allowed amount averaged $10,922 per outpatient hip or knee replacement case (APC 5115, 92 cases) in 2024. Inpatient stays were too few to report.
Is a knee replacement cheaper at a surgery center near Piedmont Columbus Regional Northside?
Yes for Medicare facility payments. Surgery Center, LLC, the, an orthopedic surgery center same ZIP 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 Piedmont Columbus Regional Northside 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 $36,292 across 5 insurers, ranging from $19,904 to $56,316.