Price AtlasInteractive atlas · All states · techysurgeon.comMymichigan Medical Center Alma: what a joint replacement costs
Alma, MI 48801 · CMS Certification Number 230030. 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 Mymichigan Medical Center Alma
| Operation | Inpatient paid | List price | List ÷ paid | Outpatient allowed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hip or knee replacement | $15,495 | $26,998 | 1.7× | $11,509 |
| Shoulder replacement | — | — | — | — |
Quality
Complications after hip or knee replacement: 3.9% (no different from the national rate). Readmissions: 6.4%. Overall Care Compare rating: 4 of 5 stars. Nonprofit · Acute · 142 beds
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Questions
How much does Medicare pay Mymichigan Medical Center Alma for a knee or hip replacement?
In 2024 Medicare paid Mymichigan Medical Center Alma an average of $15,495 per inpatient hip or knee replacement stay (MS-DRG 470, 16 stays) and $11,509 per outpatient case (APC 5115, 38 cases).
What is Mymichigan Medical Center Alma's list price for a joint replacement?
The hospital's average list (chargemaster) price for an inpatient hip or knee replacement was $26,998, 1.7× 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 Mymichigan Medical Center Alma?
Yes for Medicare facility payments. Mt Pleasant Surgery Center, an orthopedic surgery center 17.5 mi away, is paid about $8,278 by Medicare for a knee replacement (CPT 27447), $7,217 less than an inpatient stay at Mymichigan Medical Center Alma. Not every patient is a surgery-center candidate.
How does Mymichigan Medical Center Alma compare with other Michigan hospitals?
Medicare paid Mymichigan Medical Center Alma less than 73% of the 37 Michigan hospitals that report inpatient hip or knee replacement.