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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 avg total payment Medicare + patient share | List price | List ÷ total | Outpatient Medicare 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 the average total payment to Memorial Mission Hospital and Asheville Surgery Ce for an inpatient hip or knee replacement stay was $14,668 (MS-DRG 470, 95 Medicare stays; Medicare's payment plus the patient's deductible and coinsurance), and the Medicare allowed amount averaged $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× the average total payment for a Medicare stay. 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?
Memorial Mission Hospital and Asheville Surgery Ce's average total payment per Medicare stay is higher than 61% of the 41 North Carolina hospitals that report inpatient hip or knee replacement.