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Dearborn, MI 48124 · CMS Certification Number 230020. 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 Corewell Health Dearborn Hospital
| Operation | Inpatient avg total payment Medicare + patient share | List price | List ÷ total | Outpatient Medicare allowed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hip or knee replacement | $17,185 | $80,481 | 4.7× | $11,648 |
| Shoulder replacement | — | — | — | $15,358 |
| Hip replacement after a fracture (DRG 522) | $17,134 | $89,556 | 5.2× | — |
Commercial negotiated rates (beta)
| MS-DRG 470 | Median across insurers | × Medicare total payment | Lowest–highest insurer | Insurers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hip or knee replacement | $26,721 | 1.6× | $22,427–$35,039 | 4 |
| Insurer | Median negotiated, MS-DRG 470 | × Medicare total payment | Plans |
|---|---|---|---|
| BCBS Michigan | $35,039 | 2.0× | 1 |
| Aetna | $27,020 | 1.6× | 1 |
| Priority Health | $26,422 | 1.5× | 1 |
| Health Alliance Plan | $22,427 | 1.3× | 1 |
From the hospital's price-transparency file (2026-05-01); commercial plans, dollar-amount contracts only.
From the hospital's price-transparency file (2026-05-01); commercial plans, dollar-amount contracts only.
Quality
Complications after hip or knee replacement: 4.6% (no different from the national rate). Readmissions: 6.8%. Overall Care Compare rating: 2 of 5 stars. Nonprofit · Acute · 623 beds
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Questions
How much does Medicare pay Corewell Health Dearborn Hospital for a knee or hip replacement?
In 2024 the average total payment to Corewell Health Dearborn Hospital for an inpatient hip or knee replacement stay was $17,185 (MS-DRG 470, 54 Medicare stays; Medicare's payment plus the patient's deductible and coinsurance), and the Medicare allowed amount averaged $11,648 per outpatient case (APC 5115, 113 cases).
What is Corewell Health Dearborn Hospital's list price for a joint replacement?
The hospital's average list (chargemaster) price for an inpatient hip or knee replacement was $80,481, 4.7× 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 Corewell Health Dearborn Hospital?
Yes for Medicare facility payments. Dearborn Surgery Center, an orthopedic surgery center same ZIP away, is paid about $8,525 by Medicare for a knee replacement (CPT 27447), $8,660 less than an inpatient stay at Corewell Health Dearborn Hospital. Not every patient is a surgery-center candidate.
How does Corewell Health Dearborn Hospital compare with other Michigan hospitals?
Corewell Health Dearborn Hospital's average total payment per Medicare stay is higher than 81% of the 37 Michigan hospitals that report inpatient hip or knee replacement.
What do commercial insurers pay Corewell Health Dearborn 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 $26,721 across 4 insurers, ranging from $22,427 to $35,039.