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Ludington, MI 49431 · CMS Certification Number 230110. 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 Ludington Hospital
| Operation | Inpatient avg total payment Medicare + patient share | List price | List ÷ total | Outpatient Medicare allowed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hip or knee replacement | — | — | — | $11,944 |
| Shoulder replacement | — | — | — | — |
Commercial negotiated rates (beta)
| MS-DRG 470 | Median across insurers | × Medicare total payment | Lowest–highest insurer | Insurers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hip or knee replacement | $24,121 | — | $22,111–$25,427 | 3 |
| Insurer | Median negotiated, MS-DRG 470 | × Medicare total payment | Plans |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cigna | $25,427 | — | 1 |
| BCBS Michigan | $24,121 | — | 1 |
| Priority Health | $22,111 | — | 1 |
From the hospital's price-transparency file (2026-05-01); commercial plans, dollar-amount contracts only.
From the hospital's price-transparency file (2026-05-01); commercial plans, dollar-amount contracts only.
Quality
Overall Care Compare rating: 4 of 5 stars. Nonprofit · Acute · 81 beds
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Questions
How much does Medicare pay Corewell Health Ludington Hospital for a knee or hip replacement?
The Medicare allowed amount averaged $11,944 per outpatient hip or knee replacement case (APC 5115, 24 cases) in 2024. Inpatient stays were too few to report.
What do commercial insurers pay Corewell Health Ludington 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 $24,121 across 3 insurers, ranging from $22,111 to $25,427.