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Pontiac, MI 48342 · CMS Certification Number 230207. 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 McLaren Oakland
| Operation | Inpatient avg total payment Medicare + patient share | List price | List ÷ total | Outpatient Medicare allowed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hip or knee replacement | — | — | — | $11,222 |
| Shoulder replacement | — | — | — | $16,379 |
Commercial negotiated rates (beta)
| MS-DRG 470 | Median across insurers | × Medicare total payment | Lowest–highest insurer | Insurers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hip or knee replacement | $35,156 | — | $23,391–$46,922 | 2 |
| Insurer | Median negotiated, MS-DRG 470 | × Medicare total payment | Plans |
|---|---|---|---|
| BCBS Michigan | $46,922 | — | 1 |
| MI Amish Medical Board | $23,391 | — | 1 |
From the hospital's price-transparency file (2025-12-31); commercial plans, dollar-amount contracts only.
From the hospital's price-transparency file (2025-12-31); commercial plans, dollar-amount contracts only.
Quality
Overall Care Compare rating: 2 of 5 stars. Nonprofit · Acute · 308 beds
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Questions
How much does Medicare pay McLaren Oakland for a knee or hip replacement?
The Medicare allowed amount averaged $11,222 per outpatient hip or knee replacement case (APC 5115, 28 cases) in 2024. Inpatient stays were too few to report.
Is a knee replacement cheaper at a surgery center near McLaren Oakland?
Yes for Medicare facility payments. Bloomfield Hills Surgical Center , an orthopedic surgery center 4.6 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 McLaren Oakland 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 $35,156 across 2 insurers, ranging from $23,391 to $46,922.