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Alpena, MI 49707 · CMS Certification Number 230036. 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 Alpena
| Operation | Inpatient avg total payment Medicare + patient share | List price | List ÷ total | Outpatient Medicare allowed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hip or knee replacement | $16,180 | $37,490 | 2.3× | $12,341 |
| Shoulder replacement | — | — | — | $17,461 |
Quality
Complications after hip or knee replacement: 4.1% (no different from the national rate). Readmissions: 6%. Overall Care Compare rating: 3 of 5 stars. For-profit · Acute · 150 beds
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Questions
How much does Medicare pay Mymichigan Medical Center Alpena for a knee or hip replacement?
In 2024 the average total payment to Mymichigan Medical Center Alpena for an inpatient hip or knee replacement stay was $16,180 (MS-DRG 470, 31 Medicare stays; Medicare's payment plus the patient's deductible and coinsurance), and the Medicare allowed amount averaged $12,341 per outpatient case (APC 5115, 95 cases).
What is Mymichigan Medical Center Alpena's list price for a joint replacement?
The hospital's average list (chargemaster) price for an inpatient hip or knee replacement was $37,490, 2.3× the average total payment for a Medicare stay. Almost nobody pays the list price; it matters for uninsured bills and percent-of-charge contracts.
How does Mymichigan Medical Center Alpena compare with other Michigan hospitals?
Mymichigan Medical Center Alpena's average total payment per Medicare stay is higher than 54% of the 37 Michigan hospitals that report inpatient hip or knee replacement.