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Ashland, KY 41101 · CMS Certification Number 180009. 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 King's Daughters' Medical Center
| Operation | Inpatient avg total payment Medicare + patient share | List price | List ÷ total | Outpatient Medicare allowed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hip or knee replacement | — | — | — | $10,872 |
| Shoulder replacement | — | — | — | $15,843 |
| Hip replacement after a fracture (DRG 522) | $15,310 | $64,032 | 4.2× | — |
Commercial negotiated rates (beta)
| MS-DRG 470 | Median across insurers | × Medicare total payment | Lowest–highest insurer | Insurers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hip or knee replacement | $25,408 | — | $23,969–$26,848 | 2 |
| Insurer | Median negotiated, MS-DRG 470 | × Medicare total payment | Plans |
|---|---|---|---|
| UnitedHealthcare | $26,848 | — | 1 |
| Elevance/Anthem/Empire | $23,969 | — | 1 |
| Healthsmart (rental network) | $10,460 | — | 1 |
From the hospital's price-transparency file (2026-09-25); commercial plans, dollar-amount contracts only.
From the hospital's price-transparency file (2026-09-25); commercial plans, dollar-amount contracts only.
Quality
Overall Care Compare rating: 3 of 5 stars. Nonprofit · Acute · 455 beds
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Questions
How much does Medicare pay King's Daughters' Medical Center for a knee or hip replacement?
The Medicare allowed amount averaged $10,872 per outpatient hip or knee replacement case (APC 5115, 88 cases) in 2024. Inpatient stays were too few to report.
Is a knee replacement cheaper at a surgery center near King's Daughters' Medical Center?
Yes for Medicare facility payments. Three Gables Surgical and Diagnostic Center , an orthopedic surgery center 15.9 mi away, is paid about $8,334 by Medicare for a knee replacement (CPT 27447). Not every patient is a surgery-center candidate.
What do commercial insurers pay King's Daughters' Medical Center 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 $25,408 across 2 insurers, ranging from $23,969 to $26,848.