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Duluth, GA 30096 · CMS Certification Number 110252. 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 Northside Hospital Duluth
| Operation | Inpatient avg total payment Medicare + patient share | List price | List ÷ total | Outpatient Medicare allowed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hip or knee replacement | $14,878 | $124,703 | 8.4× | $11,993 |
| Shoulder replacement | — | — | — | $17,257 |
Quality
Overall Care Compare rating: 4 of 5 stars. Nonprofit · Acute · 122 beds
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Questions
How much does Medicare pay Northside Hospital Duluth for a knee or hip replacement?
In 2024 the average total payment to Northside Hospital Duluth for an inpatient hip or knee replacement stay was $14,878 (MS-DRG 470, 12 Medicare stays; Medicare's payment plus the patient's deductible and coinsurance), and the Medicare allowed amount averaged $11,993 per outpatient case (APC 5115, 154 cases).
What is Northside Hospital Duluth's list price for a joint replacement?
The hospital's average list (chargemaster) price for an inpatient hip or knee replacement was $124,703, 8.4× the average total payment for a Medicare stay. Almost nobody pays the list price; it matters for uninsured bills and percent-of-charge contracts.
Is a knee replacement cheaper at a surgery center near Northside Hospital Duluth?
Yes for Medicare facility payments. Northside Foot & Ankle Outpat, an orthopedic surgery center 5.0 mi away, is paid about $9,077 by Medicare for a knee replacement (CPT 27447), $5,801 less than an inpatient stay at Northside Hospital Duluth. Not every patient is a surgery-center candidate.
How does Northside Hospital Duluth compare with other Georgia hospitals?
Northside Hospital Duluth's average total payment per Medicare stay is lower than 74% of the 27 Georgia hospitals that report inpatient hip or knee replacement.