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Pascagoula, MS 39581 · CMS Certification Number 250040. 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 Singing River Health System
| Operation | Inpatient paid | List price | List ÷ paid | Outpatient allowed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hip or knee replacement | $12,295 | $88,045 | 7.2× | $10,822 |
| Shoulder replacement | $16,058 | $103,125 | 6.4× | $15,311 |
| Hip replacement after a fracture (DRG 522) | $13,474 | $85,709 | 6.4× | — |
Quality
Complications after hip or knee replacement: 3.9% (no different from the national rate). Readmissions: 5.3%. Overall Care Compare rating: 1 of 5 stars. Government · Acute · 551 beds
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Questions
How much does Medicare pay Singing River Health System for a knee or hip replacement?
In 2024 Medicare paid Singing River Health System an average of $12,295 per inpatient hip or knee replacement stay (MS-DRG 470, 25 stays) and $10,822 per outpatient case (APC 5115, 43 cases).
What is Singing River Health System's list price for a joint replacement?
The hospital's average list (chargemaster) price for an inpatient hip or knee replacement was $88,045, 7.2× 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 Singing River Health System?
Yes for Medicare facility payments. Bienville Surgery Center, LLC, an orthopedic surgery center 24.1 mi away, is paid about $7,622 by Medicare for a knee replacement (CPT 27447), $4,673 less than an inpatient stay at Singing River Health System. Not every patient is a surgery-center candidate.
How does Singing River Health System compare with other Mississippi hospitals?
Medicare paid Singing River Health System less than 86% of the 14 Mississippi hospitals that report inpatient hip or knee replacement.