Price AtlasInteractive atlas · All states · techysurgeon.comSouth Central Reg Med Ctr: what a joint replacement costs
Laurel, MS 39440 · CMS Certification Number 250058. 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 South Central Reg Med Ctr
| Operation | Inpatient paid | List price | List ÷ paid | Outpatient allowed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hip or knee replacement | $13,088 | $35,611 | 2.7× | $11,496 |
| Shoulder replacement | — | — | — | $16,265 |
| Hip replacement after a fracture (DRG 522) | $14,682 | $36,078 | 2.5× | — |
Quality
Complications after hip or knee replacement: 3.2% (no different from the national rate). Readmissions: 6.7%. Overall Care Compare rating: 1 of 5 stars. Government · Acute · 285 beds
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Questions
How much does Medicare pay South Central Reg Med Ctr for a knee or hip replacement?
In 2024 Medicare paid South Central Reg Med Ctr an average of $13,088 per inpatient hip or knee replacement stay (MS-DRG 470, 24 stays) and $11,496 per outpatient case (APC 5115, 18 cases).
What is South Central Reg Med Ctr's list price for a joint replacement?
The hospital's average list (chargemaster) price for an inpatient hip or knee replacement was $35,611, 2.7× 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 South Central Reg Med Ctr?
Yes for Medicare facility payments. Laurel Surgery and Endoscopy Center LLC, an orthopedic surgery center same ZIP away, is paid about $7,665 by Medicare for a knee replacement (CPT 27447), $5,423 less than an inpatient stay at South Central Reg Med Ctr. Not every patient is a surgery-center candidate.
How does South Central Reg Med Ctr compare with other Mississippi hospitals?
Medicare paid South Central Reg Med Ctr less than 50% of the 14 Mississippi hospitals that report inpatient hip or knee replacement.