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Detroit, MI 48202 · CMS Certification Number 230053. 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 Henry Ford Health Hospital
| Operation | Inpatient avg total payment Medicare + patient share | List price | List ÷ total | Outpatient Medicare allowed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hip or knee replacement | — | — | — | $8,398 |
| Shoulder replacement | — | — | — | $15,211 |
| Hip replacement after a fracture (DRG 522) | $25,677 | $75,401 | 2.9× | — |
Commercial negotiated rates (beta)
| MS-DRG 470 | Median across insurers | × Medicare total payment | Lowest–highest insurer | Insurers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hip or knee replacement | $39,084 | — | $25,234–$63,782 | 8 |
| Insurer | Median negotiated, MS-DRG 470 | × Medicare total payment | Plans |
|---|---|---|---|
| UnitedHealthcare | $63,782 | — | 1 |
| BCBS Michigan | $49,505 | — | 1 |
| Bcn | $49,505 | — | 1 |
| Aetna | $40,617 | — | 1 |
| Nomi | $37,550 | — | 1 |
| Cofinity (rental network) | $35,621 | — | 1 |
| Priority Health | $32,687 | — | 1 |
| Vitalcore | $29,936 | — | 1 |
| HAP | $25,234 | — | 1 |
From the hospital's price-transparency file (2026-06-28); commercial plans, dollar-amount contracts only.
From the hospital's price-transparency file (2026-06-28); commercial plans, dollar-amount contracts only.
Quality
Overall Care Compare rating: 3 of 5 stars. Nonprofit · Acute · 903 beds
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Questions
How much does Medicare pay Henry Ford Health Hospital for a knee or hip replacement?
The Medicare allowed amount averaged $8,398 per outpatient hip or knee replacement case (APC 5115, 203 cases) in 2024. Inpatient stays were too few to report.
Is a knee replacement cheaper at a surgery center near Henry Ford Health Hospital?
Yes for Medicare facility payments. Advanced Surgery Center, an orthopedic surgery center 6.4 mi away, is paid about $8,525 by Medicare for a knee replacement (CPT 27447). Not every patient is a surgery-center candidate.
What do commercial insurers pay Henry Ford Health 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 $39,084 across 8 insurers, ranging from $25,234 to $63,782.