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Kalamazoo, MI 49007 · CMS Certification Number 230017. 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 Bronson Methodist Hospital
| Operation | Inpatient avg total payment Medicare + patient share | List price | List ÷ total | Outpatient Medicare allowed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hip or knee replacement | $16,797 | $41,095 | 2.4× | $11,362 |
| Shoulder replacement | $25,222 | $41,390 | 1.6× | $16,267 |
| Hip replacement after a fracture (DRG 522) | $16,161 | $40,705 | 2.5× | — |
Quality
Complications after hip or knee replacement: 4.4% (no different from the national rate). Readmissions: 7.4%. Overall Care Compare rating: 4 of 5 stars. Nonprofit · Acute · 380 beds
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Questions
How much does Medicare pay Bronson Methodist Hospital for a knee or hip replacement?
In 2024 the average total payment to Bronson Methodist Hospital for an inpatient hip or knee replacement stay was $16,797 (MS-DRG 470, 12 Medicare stays; Medicare's payment plus the patient's deductible and coinsurance), and the Medicare allowed amount averaged $11,362 per outpatient case (APC 5115, 218 cases).
What is Bronson Methodist Hospital's list price for a joint replacement?
The hospital's average list (chargemaster) price for an inpatient hip or knee replacement was $41,095, 2.4× 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 Bronson Methodist Hospital?
Yes for Medicare facility payments. Bronson Orthopedic Surgery Center, an orthopedic surgery center 5.6 mi away, is paid about $8,518 by Medicare for a knee replacement (CPT 27447), $8,279 less than an inpatient stay at Bronson Methodist Hospital. Not every patient is a surgery-center candidate.
How does Bronson Methodist Hospital compare with other Michigan hospitals?
Bronson Methodist Hospital's average total payment per Medicare stay is higher than 70% of the 37 Michigan hospitals that report inpatient hip or knee replacement.