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Flint, MI 48503 · CMS Certification Number 230132. 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 Hurley Medical Center
| Operation | Inpatient avg total payment Medicare + patient share | List price | List ÷ total | Outpatient Medicare allowed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hip or knee replacement | $16,977 | $78,038 | 4.6× | $12,005 |
| Shoulder replacement | — | — | — | — |
| Hip replacement after a fracture (DRG 522) | $19,181 | $97,263 | 5.1× | — |
Quality
Readmissions: 5.6%. Overall Care Compare rating: 2 of 5 stars. Nonprofit · Acute · 383 beds
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Questions
How much does Medicare pay Hurley Medical Center for a knee or hip replacement?
In 2024 the average total payment to Hurley Medical Center for an inpatient hip or knee replacement stay was $16,977 (MS-DRG 470, 11 Medicare stays; Medicare's payment plus the patient's deductible and coinsurance), and the Medicare allowed amount averaged $12,005 per outpatient case (APC 5115, 37 cases).
What is Hurley Medical Center's list price for a joint replacement?
The hospital's average list (chargemaster) price for an inpatient hip or knee replacement was $78,038, 4.6× 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 Hurley Medical Center?
Yes for Medicare facility payments. The Surgery Center of Genesee County, an orthopedic surgery center 2.2 mi away, is paid about $9,161 by Medicare for a knee replacement (CPT 27447), $7,816 less than an inpatient stay at Hurley Medical Center. Not every patient is a surgery-center candidate.
How does Hurley Medical Center compare with other Michigan hospitals?
Hurley Medical Center's average total payment per Medicare stay is higher than 78% of the 37 Michigan hospitals that report inpatient hip or knee replacement.