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Southfield, MI 48075 · CMS Certification Number 230019. 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 Ascension Providence Hospital
| Operation | Inpatient paid | List price | List ÷ paid | Outpatient allowed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hip or knee replacement | $15,824 | $53,720 | 3.4× | $11,651 |
| Shoulder replacement | $21,915 | $58,242 | 2.7× | $16,606 |
| Hip replacement after a fracture (DRG 522) | $18,066 | $65,734 | 3.6× | — |
Quality
Complications after hip or knee replacement: 4.8% (no different from the national rate). Readmissions: 6.6%. Overall Care Compare rating: 4 of 5 stars. Nonprofit · Acute · 434 beds
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Questions
How much does Medicare pay Ascension Providence Hospital for a knee or hip replacement?
In 2024 Medicare paid Ascension Providence Hospital an average of $15,824 per inpatient hip or knee replacement stay (MS-DRG 470, 50 stays) and $11,651 per outpatient case (APC 5115, 351 cases).
What is Ascension Providence Hospital's list price for a joint replacement?
The hospital's average list (chargemaster) price for an inpatient hip or knee replacement was $53,720, 3.4× what Medicare paid. 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 Ascension Providence Hospital?
Yes for Medicare facility payments. Specialty Surgical Center, an orthopedic surgery center 2.4 mi away, is paid about $8,600 by Medicare for a knee replacement (CPT 27447), $7,224 less than an inpatient stay at Ascension Providence Hospital. Not every patient is a surgery-center candidate.
How does Ascension Providence Hospital compare with other Michigan hospitals?
Medicare paid Ascension Providence Hospital less than 57% of the 37 Michigan hospitals that report inpatient hip or knee replacement.