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Detroit, MI 48236 · CMS Certification Number 230165. 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 Henry Ford Health -St John Hospital
| Operation | Inpatient avg total payment Medicare + patient share | List price | List ÷ total | Outpatient Medicare allowed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hip or knee replacement | — | — | — | $11,737 |
| Shoulder replacement | — | — | — | $15,454 |
| Hip replacement after a fracture (DRG 522) | $18,595 | $64,980 | 3.5× | — |
Commercial negotiated rates (beta)
| MS-DRG 470 | Median across insurers | × Medicare total payment | Lowest–highest insurer | Insurers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hip or knee replacement | $20,596 | — | $8,400–$25,519 | 7 |
| Insurer | Median negotiated, MS-DRG 470 | × Medicare total payment | Plans |
|---|---|---|---|
| Priority HMO | $25,519 | — | 1 |
| Priority PPO | $25,519 | — | 1 |
| Smarthealth | $20,901 | — | 1 |
| Ppom | $20,596 | — | 1 |
| UnitedHealthcare | $10,828 | — | 1 |
| Aetna | $9,410 | — | 1 |
| MultiPlan/PHCS (rental network) | $9,410 | — | 1 |
| Humana | $8,400 | — | 1 |
From the hospital's price-transparency file (2026-01-01); commercial plans, dollar-amount contracts only.
From the hospital's price-transparency file (2026-01-01); commercial plans, dollar-amount contracts only.
Quality
Complications after hip or knee replacement: 3.8% (no different from the national rate). Readmissions: 6%. Overall Care Compare rating: 1 of 5 stars. Nonprofit · Acute · 625 beds
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Questions
How much does Medicare pay Henry Ford Health -St John Hospital for a knee or hip replacement?
The Medicare allowed amount averaged $11,737 per outpatient hip or knee replacement case (APC 5115, 78 cases) in 2024. Inpatient stays were too few to report.
Is a knee replacement cheaper at a surgery center near Henry Ford Health -St John Hospital?
Yes for Medicare facility payments. Michigan Advanced Surgical Center, an orthopedic surgery center 7.9 mi away, is paid about $8,600 by Medicare for a knee replacement (CPT 27447). Not every patient is a surgery-center candidate.
What do commercial insurers pay Henry Ford Health -St John 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 $20,596 across 7 insurers, ranging from $8,400 to $25,519.