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Battle Creek, MI 49017 · CMS Certification Number 230075. 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 Bronson Battle Creek Hospital
| Operation | Inpatient avg total payment Medicare + patient share | List price | List ÷ total | Outpatient Medicare allowed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hip or knee replacement | $15,278 | $44,524 | 2.9× | $11,339 |
| Shoulder replacement | — | — | — | $16,283 |
| Hip replacement after a fracture (DRG 522) | $15,388 | $47,603 | 3.1× | — |
Quality
Complications after hip or knee replacement: 4.2% (no different from the national rate). Readmissions: 6.1%. Overall Care Compare rating: 3 of 5 stars. For-profit · Acute · 204 beds
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Questions
How much does Medicare pay Bronson Battle Creek Hospital for a knee or hip replacement?
In 2024 the average total payment to Bronson Battle Creek Hospital for an inpatient hip or knee replacement stay was $15,278 (MS-DRG 470, 37 Medicare stays; Medicare's payment plus the patient's deductible and coinsurance), and the Medicare allowed amount averaged $11,339 per outpatient case (APC 5115, 116 cases).
What is Bronson Battle Creek Hospital's list price for a joint replacement?
The hospital's average list (chargemaster) price for an inpatient hip or knee replacement was $44,524, 2.9× 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 Bronson Battle Creek Hospital?
Yes for Medicare facility payments. Brookside Surgery Center, an orthopedic surgery center 8.0 mi away, is paid about $8,424 by Medicare for a knee replacement (CPT 27447), $6,854 less than an inpatient stay at Bronson Battle Creek Hospital. Not every patient is a surgery-center candidate.
How does Bronson Battle Creek Hospital compare with other Michigan hospitals?
Bronson Battle Creek Hospital's average total payment per Medicare stay is lower than 78% of the 37 Michigan hospitals that report inpatient hip or knee replacement.