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Grand Rapids, MI 49503 · CMS Certification Number 230038. 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 Grand Rapids Hospitals Butterworth
| Operation | Inpatient avg total payment Medicare + patient share | List price | List ÷ total | Outpatient Medicare allowed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hip or knee replacement | $16,099 | $51,263 | 3.2× | $11,189 |
| Shoulder replacement | — | — | — | $15,779 |
| Hip replacement after a fracture (DRG 522) | $18,415 | $49,905 | 2.7× | — |
Quality
Complications after hip or knee replacement: 4.5% (no different from the national rate). Readmissions: 5%. Overall Care Compare rating: 4 of 5 stars. Nonprofit · Acute · 1135 beds
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Questions
How much does Medicare pay Corewell Health Grand Rapids Hospitals Butterworth for a knee or hip replacement?
In 2024 the average total payment to Corewell Health Grand Rapids Hospitals Butterworth for an inpatient hip or knee replacement stay was $16,099 (MS-DRG 470, 30 Medicare stays; Medicare's payment plus the patient's deductible and coinsurance), and the Medicare allowed amount averaged $11,189 per outpatient case (APC 5115, 355 cases).
What is Corewell Health Grand Rapids Hospitals Butterworth's list price for a joint replacement?
The hospital's average list (chargemaster) price for an inpatient hip or knee replacement was $51,263, 3.2× 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 Grand Rapids Hospitals Butterworth?
Yes for Medicare facility payments. Oam Surgery Center at Midtowne, LLC, an orthopedic surgery center same ZIP away, is paid about $8,509 by Medicare for a knee replacement (CPT 27447), $7,590 less than an inpatient stay at Corewell Health Grand Rapids Hospitals Butterworth. Not every patient is a surgery-center candidate.
How does Corewell Health Grand Rapids Hospitals Butterworth compare with other Michigan hospitals?
Corewell Health Grand Rapids Hospitals Butterworth's average total payment per Medicare stay is higher than 51% of the 37 Michigan hospitals that report inpatient hip or knee replacement.