Price AtlasInteractive atlas · All states · techysurgeon.comForrest General Hospital: what a joint replacement costs
Hattiesburg, MS 39404 · CMS Certification Number 250078. 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 Forrest General Hospital
| Operation | Inpatient paid | List price | List ÷ paid | Outpatient allowed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hip or knee replacement | $13,071 | $46,886 | 3.6× | $10,548 |
| Shoulder replacement | — | — | — | $15,070 |
| Hip replacement after a fracture (DRG 522) | $14,047 | $48,275 | 3.4× | — |
Quality
Complications after hip or knee replacement: 3.6% (no different from the national rate). Readmissions: 5.6%. Overall Care Compare rating: 2 of 5 stars. Government · Acute · 537 beds
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Questions
How much does Medicare pay Forrest General Hospital for a knee or hip replacement?
In 2024 Medicare paid Forrest General Hospital an average of $13,071 per inpatient hip or knee replacement stay (MS-DRG 470, 117 stays) and $10,548 per outpatient case (APC 5115, 400 cases).
What is Forrest General Hospital's list price for a joint replacement?
The hospital's average list (chargemaster) price for an inpatient hip or knee replacement was $46,886, 3.6× 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 Forrest General Hospital?
Yes for Medicare facility payments. Lowery A Woodall Sr Outpatient, an orthopedic surgery center 9.3 mi away, is paid about $7,526 by Medicare for a knee replacement (CPT 27447), $5,545 less than an inpatient stay at Forrest General Hospital. Not every patient is a surgery-center candidate.
How does Forrest General Hospital compare with other Mississippi hospitals?
Medicare paid Forrest General Hospital less than 57% of the 14 Mississippi hospitals that report inpatient hip or knee replacement.