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Goldsboro, NC 27534 · CMS Certification Number 340010. 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 Unc Health Wayne
| Operation | Inpatient avg total payment Medicare + patient share | List price | List ÷ total | Outpatient Medicare allowed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hip or knee replacement | — | — | — | $13,102 |
| Shoulder replacement | — | — | — | $18,944 |
| Hip replacement after a fracture (DRG 522) | $19,244 | $49,398 | 2.6× | — |
Commercial negotiated rates (beta)
| MS-DRG 470 | Median across insurers | × Medicare total payment | Lowest–highest insurer | Insurers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hip or knee replacement | $39,308 | — | $32,886–$45,731 | 2 |
| Insurer | Median negotiated, MS-DRG 470 | × Medicare total payment | Plans |
|---|---|---|---|
| UnitedHealthcare | $45,731 | — | 1 |
| BCBS NC | $32,886 | — | 1 |
From the hospital's price-transparency file (2026-04-01); commercial plans, dollar-amount contracts only.
From the hospital's price-transparency file (2026-04-01); commercial plans, dollar-amount contracts only.
Quality
Overall Care Compare rating: 3 of 5 stars. Nonprofit · Acute · 316 beds
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Questions
How much does Medicare pay Unc Health Wayne for a knee or hip replacement?
The Medicare allowed amount averaged $13,102 per outpatient hip or knee replacement case (APC 5115, 82 cases) in 2024. Inpatient stays were too few to report.
Is a knee replacement cheaper at a surgery center near Unc Health Wayne?
Yes for Medicare facility payments. Eastern Regional Surgical Center, an orthopedic surgery center 22.4 mi away, is paid about $8,126 by Medicare for a knee replacement (CPT 27447). Not every patient is a surgery-center candidate.
What do commercial insurers pay Unc Health Wayne for a hip or knee replacement?
From the hospital's own price-transparency file, commercial plans' negotiated rates for MS-DRG 470 have a median of $39,308 across 2 insurers, ranging from $32,886 to $45,731.