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Tupelo, MS 38801 · CMS Certification Number 250004. 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 North Mississippi Medical Center
| Operation | Inpatient paid | List price | List ÷ paid | Outpatient allowed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hip or knee replacement | $13,684 | $57,651 | 4.2× | $11,787 |
| Shoulder replacement | — | — | — | $16,449 |
| Hip replacement after a fracture (DRG 522) | $15,326 | $50,216 | 3.3× | — |
Quality
Complications after hip or knee replacement: 3.9% (no different from the national rate). Readmissions: 5.4%. Overall Care Compare rating: 2 of 5 stars. Nonprofit · Acute · 650 beds
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Questions
How much does Medicare pay North Mississippi Medical Center for a knee or hip replacement?
In 2024 Medicare paid North Mississippi Medical Center an average of $13,684 per inpatient hip or knee replacement stay (MS-DRG 470, 26 stays) and $11,787 per outpatient case (APC 5115, 126 cases).
What is North Mississippi Medical Center's list price for a joint replacement?
The hospital's average list (chargemaster) price for an inpatient hip or knee replacement was $57,651, 4.2× 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 North Mississippi Medical Center?
Yes for Medicare facility payments. S O G Surgery Center, LLC, an orthopedic surgery center same ZIP away, is paid about $7,665 by Medicare for a knee replacement (CPT 27447), $6,019 less than an inpatient stay at North Mississippi Medical Center. Not every patient is a surgery-center candidate.
How does North Mississippi Medical Center compare with other Mississippi hospitals?
Medicare paid North Mississippi Medical Center more than 64% of the 14 Mississippi hospitals that report inpatient hip or knee replacement.