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Asheville, NC 28801 · CMS Certification Number 340002. 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 Memorial Mission Hospital and Asheville Surgery Ce
| Operation | Inpatient paid | List price | List ÷ paid | Outpatient allowed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hip or knee replacement | $14,668 | $97,611 | 6.7× | $11,284 |
| Shoulder replacement | $18,712 | $123,759 | 6.6× | $16,184 |
| Hip replacement after a fracture (DRG 522) | $15,978 | $102,591 | 6.4× | — |
Quality
Complications after hip or knee replacement: 4% (no different from the national rate). Readmissions: 6.2%. Overall Care Compare rating: 3 of 5 stars. Nonprofit · Acute · 735 beds
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Questions
How much does Medicare pay Memorial Mission Hospital and Asheville Surgery Ce for a knee or hip replacement?
In 2024 Medicare paid Memorial Mission Hospital and Asheville Surgery Ce an average of $14,668 per inpatient hip or knee replacement stay (MS-DRG 470, 95 stays) and $11,284 per outpatient case (APC 5115, 441 cases).
What is Memorial Mission Hospital and Asheville Surgery Ce's list price for a joint replacement?
The hospital's average list (chargemaster) price for an inpatient hip or knee replacement was $97,611, 6.7× 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 Memorial Mission Hospital and Asheville Surgery Ce?
Yes for Medicare facility payments. Orthopaedic Surgery Center of Asheville, an orthopedic surgery center 4.8 mi away, is paid about $8,365 by Medicare for a knee replacement (CPT 27447), $6,303 less than an inpatient stay at Memorial Mission Hospital and Asheville Surgery Ce. Not every patient is a surgery-center candidate.
How does Memorial Mission Hospital and Asheville Surgery Ce compare with other North Carolina hospitals?
Medicare paid Memorial Mission Hospital and Asheville Surgery Ce more than 61% of the 41 North Carolina hospitals that report inpatient hip or knee replacement.