Price AtlasInteractive atlas · All states · techysurgeon.comChelsea Hospital: what a joint replacement costs
Chelsea, MI 48118 · CMS Certification Number 230259. 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 Chelsea Hospital
| Operation | Inpatient paid | List price | List ÷ paid | Outpatient allowed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hip or knee replacement | $16,612 | $61,100 | 3.7× | $12,200 |
| Shoulder replacement | — | — | — | $17,484 |
| Hip replacement after a fracture (DRG 522) | $14,538 | $66,942 | 4.6× | — |
Quality
Complications after hip or knee replacement: 3.5% (no different from the national rate). Readmissions: 6.2%. Overall Care Compare rating: 4 of 5 stars. Nonprofit · Acute · 83 beds
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Questions
How much does Medicare pay Chelsea Hospital for a knee or hip replacement?
In 2024 Medicare paid Chelsea Hospital an average of $16,612 per inpatient hip or knee replacement stay (MS-DRG 470, 18 stays) and $12,200 per outpatient case (APC 5115, 198 cases).
What is Chelsea Hospital's list price for a joint replacement?
The hospital's average list (chargemaster) price for an inpatient hip or knee replacement was $61,100, 3.7× what Medicare paid. 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 Chelsea Hospital?
Yes for Medicare facility payments. Grass Lake Surgery Center, an orthopedic surgery center 7.9 mi away, is paid about $8,256 by Medicare for a knee replacement (CPT 27447), $8,356 less than an inpatient stay at Chelsea Hospital. Not every patient is a surgery-center candidate.
How does Chelsea Hospital compare with other Michigan hospitals?
Medicare paid Chelsea Hospital more than 68% of the 37 Michigan hospitals that report inpatient hip or knee replacement.