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Royal Oak, MI 48073 · CMS Certification Number 230130. 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 William Beaumont University Hospit
| Operation | Inpatient avg total payment Medicare + patient share | List price | List ÷ total | Outpatient Medicare allowed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hip or knee replacement | $17,461 | $72,463 | 4.1× | $11,643 |
| Shoulder replacement | $22,234 | $94,988 | 4.3× | $16,442 |
| Hip replacement after a fracture (DRG 522) | $18,069 | $85,639 | 4.7× | — |
Commercial negotiated rates (beta)
| MS-DRG 470 | Median across insurers | × Medicare total payment | Lowest–highest insurer | Insurers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hip or knee replacement | $26,422 | 1.5× | $24,309–$34,078 | 5 |
| Insurer | Median negotiated, MS-DRG 470 | × Medicare total payment | Plans |
|---|---|---|---|
| BCBS Michigan | $34,078 | 2.0× | 1 |
| Aetna | $27,020 | 1.5× | 1 |
| Cigna | $26,422 | 1.5× | 1 |
| Priority Health | $26,422 | 1.5× | 1 |
| Health Alliance Plan | $24,309 | 1.4× | 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
Complications after hip or knee replacement: 4.1% (no different from the national rate). Readmissions: 5.3%. Overall Care Compare rating: 3 of 5 stars. Nonprofit · Acute · 1031 beds
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Questions
How much does Medicare pay Corewell Health William Beaumont University Hospit for a knee or hip replacement?
In 2024 the average total payment to Corewell Health William Beaumont University Hospit for an inpatient hip or knee replacement stay was $17,461 (MS-DRG 470, 57 Medicare stays; Medicare's payment plus the patient's deductible and coinsurance), and the Medicare allowed amount averaged $11,643 per outpatient case (APC 5115, 563 cases).
What is Corewell Health William Beaumont University Hospit's list price for a joint replacement?
The hospital's average list (chargemaster) price for an inpatient hip or knee replacement was $72,463, 4.1× 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 William Beaumont University Hospit?
Yes for Medicare facility payments. Apex Surgical Center, an orthopedic surgery center same ZIP away, is paid about $8,600 by Medicare for a knee replacement (CPT 27447), $8,861 less than an inpatient stay at Corewell Health William Beaumont University Hospit. Not every patient is a surgery-center candidate.
How does Corewell Health William Beaumont University Hospit compare with other Michigan hospitals?
Corewell Health William Beaumont University Hospit's average total payment per Medicare stay is higher than 86% of the 37 Michigan hospitals that report inpatient hip or knee replacement.
What do commercial insurers pay Corewell Health William Beaumont University Hospit 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 $26,422 across 5 insurers, ranging from $24,309 to $34,078.