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Concord, NC 28025 · CMS Certification Number 340001. 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 Atrium Health Cabarrus
| Operation | Inpatient paid | List price | List ÷ paid | Outpatient allowed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hip or knee replacement | $14,605 | $106,447 | 7.3× | $11,668 |
| Shoulder replacement | — | — | — | $16,710 |
| Hip replacement after a fracture (DRG 522) | $16,033 | $99,779 | 6.2× | — |
Quality
Complications after hip or knee replacement: 4.4% (no different from the national rate). Readmissions: 4.9%. Overall Care Compare rating: 4 of 5 stars. Government · Acute · 457 beds
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Questions
How much does Medicare pay Atrium Health Cabarrus for a knee or hip replacement?
In 2024 Medicare paid Atrium Health Cabarrus an average of $14,605 per inpatient hip or knee replacement stay (MS-DRG 470, 29 stays) and $11,668 per outpatient case (APC 5115, 214 cases).
What is Atrium Health Cabarrus's list price for a joint replacement?
The hospital's average list (chargemaster) price for an inpatient hip or knee replacement was $106,447, 7.3× 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 Atrium Health Cabarrus?
Yes for Medicare facility payments. Gateway Ambulatory Surgery Center, an orthopedic surgery center same ZIP away, is paid about $8,806 by Medicare for a knee replacement (CPT 27447), $5,799 less than an inpatient stay at Atrium Health Cabarrus. Not every patient is a surgery-center candidate.
How does Atrium Health Cabarrus compare with other North Carolina hospitals?
Medicare paid Atrium Health Cabarrus more than 54% of the 41 North Carolina hospitals that report inpatient hip or knee replacement.