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Detroit, MI 48201 · CMS Certification Number 230104. 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 Harper University Hospital
| Operation | Inpatient avg total payment Medicare + patient share | List price | List ÷ total | Outpatient Medicare allowed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hip or knee replacement | $21,882 | $117,421 | 5.4× | $11,458 |
| Shoulder replacement | — | — | — | — |
Commercial negotiated rates (beta)
| MS-DRG 470 | Median across insurers | × Medicare total payment | Lowest–highest insurer | Insurers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hip or knee replacement | $38,714 | 1.8× | $32,993–$44,436 | 2 |
| Insurer | Median negotiated, MS-DRG 470 | × Medicare total payment | Plans |
|---|---|---|---|
| BCBS Michigan | $44,436 | 2.0× | 1 |
| UnitedHealthcare | $32,993 | 1.5× | 1 |
From the hospital's price-transparency file (2026-09-02); commercial plans, dollar-amount contracts only.
From the hospital's price-transparency file (2026-09-02); commercial plans, dollar-amount contracts only.
Quality
Complications after hip or knee replacement: 3.3% (no different from the national rate). Readmissions: 5.4%. Overall Care Compare rating: 1 of 5 stars. For-profit · Acute · 712 beds
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Questions
How much does Medicare pay Harper University Hospital for a knee or hip replacement?
In 2024 the average total payment to Harper University Hospital for an inpatient hip or knee replacement stay was $21,882 (MS-DRG 470, 19 Medicare stays; Medicare's payment plus the patient's deductible and coinsurance), and the Medicare allowed amount averaged $11,458 per outpatient case (APC 5115, 72 cases).
What is Harper University Hospital's list price for a joint replacement?
The hospital's average list (chargemaster) price for an inpatient hip or knee replacement was $117,421, 5.4× 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 Harper University Hospital?
Yes for Medicare facility payments. Advanced Surgery Center, an orthopedic surgery center 6.6 mi away, is paid about $8,525 by Medicare for a knee replacement (CPT 27447), $13,357 less than an inpatient stay at Harper University Hospital. Not every patient is a surgery-center candidate.
How does Harper University Hospital compare with other Michigan hospitals?
Harper University Hospital's average total payment per Medicare stay is higher than 97% of the 37 Michigan hospitals that report inpatient hip or knee replacement.
What do commercial insurers pay Harper University 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 $38,714 across 2 insurers, ranging from $32,993 to $44,436.