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Livonia, MI 48154 · CMS Certification Number 230002. 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 Trinity Health Livonia Hospital
| Operation | Inpatient avg total payment Medicare + patient share | List price | List ÷ total | Outpatient Medicare allowed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hip or knee replacement | $18,444 | $68,838 | 3.7× | $10,727 |
| Shoulder replacement | — | — | — | — |
| Hip replacement after a fracture (DRG 522) | $19,596 | $76,426 | 3.9× | — |
Commercial negotiated rates (beta)
| MS-DRG 470 | Median across insurers | × Medicare total payment | Lowest–highest insurer | Insurers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hip or knee replacement | $45,903 | 2.5× | $28,581–$45,903 | 24 |
| Insurer | Median negotiated, MS-DRG 470 | × Medicare total payment | Plans |
|---|---|---|---|
| BCBS (other) | $45,903 | 2.5× | 1 |
| BCBS AZ | $45,903 | 2.5× | 1 |
| BCBS MN | $45,903 | 2.5× | 1 |
| BCBS Michigan | $45,903 | 2.5× | 1 |
| BCBS NC | $45,903 | 2.5× | 1 |
| BCBS TN | $45,903 | 2.5× | 1 |
| Bcn Domestic | $45,903 | 2.5× | 1 |
| CareFirst BCBS | $45,903 | 2.5× | 1 |
| Elevance/Anthem/Empire | $45,903 | 2.5× | 1 |
| Excellus BCBS | $45,903 | 2.5× | 1 |
| Highmark BCBS | $45,903 | 2.5× | 1 |
| Horizon BCBS NJ | $45,903 | 2.5× | 1 |
| Independence Blue Cross | $45,903 | 2.5× | 1 |
| Kaiser Permanente | $45,903 | 2.5× | 1 |
| Premera Blue Cross | $45,903 | 2.5× | 1 |
| Regence BlueShield | $45,903 | 2.5× | 1 |
| Wellmark BCBS | $45,903 | 2.5× | 1 |
| Asr Health Benefits | $33,214 | 1.8× | 1 |
| HAP | $33,214 | 1.8× | 1 |
| Varipro | $33,214 | 1.8× | 1 |
| Employee Benefit Logistic | $31,789 | 1.7× | 1 |
| Priority Health | $31,370 | 1.7× | 1 |
| Aetna | $30,475 | 1.7× | 1 |
| U Of M Health Plan | $28,581 | 1.5× | 1 |
From the hospital's price-transparency file (2026-03-31); commercial plans, dollar-amount contracts only.
From the hospital's price-transparency file (2026-03-31); commercial plans, dollar-amount contracts only.
Quality
Complications after hip or knee replacement: 4.6% (no different from the national rate). Readmissions: 6.3%. Overall Care Compare rating: 2 of 5 stars. Nonprofit · Acute · 273 beds
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Questions
How much does Medicare pay Trinity Health Livonia Hospital for a knee or hip replacement?
In 2024 the average total payment to Trinity Health Livonia Hospital for an inpatient hip or knee replacement stay was $18,444 (MS-DRG 470, 15 Medicare stays; Medicare's payment plus the patient's deductible and coinsurance), and the Medicare allowed amount averaged $10,727 per outpatient case (APC 5115, 49 cases).
What is Trinity Health Livonia Hospital's list price for a joint replacement?
The hospital's average list (chargemaster) price for an inpatient hip or knee replacement was $68,838, 3.7× 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 Trinity Health Livonia Hospital?
Yes for Medicare facility payments. Genesys Surgery Center, LLC, an orthopedic surgery center same ZIP away, is paid about $8,525 by Medicare for a knee replacement (CPT 27447), $9,919 less than an inpatient stay at Trinity Health Livonia Hospital. Not every patient is a surgery-center candidate.
How does Trinity Health Livonia Hospital compare with other Michigan hospitals?
Trinity Health Livonia Hospital's average total payment per Medicare stay is higher than 92% of the 37 Michigan hospitals that report inpatient hip or knee replacement.
What do commercial insurers pay Trinity Health Livonia 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 $45,903 across 24 insurers, ranging from $28,581 to $45,903.