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Greenville, NC 27834 · CMS Certification Number 340040. 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 Ecu Health Medical Center
| Operation | Inpatient avg total payment Medicare + patient share | List price | List ÷ total | Outpatient Medicare allowed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hip or knee replacement | $16,618 | $56,177 | 3.4× | $11,360 |
| Shoulder replacement | — | — | — | $15,801 |
| Hip replacement after a fracture (DRG 522) | $19,166 | $68,818 | 3.6× | — |
Commercial negotiated rates (beta)
| MS-DRG 470 | Median across insurers | × Medicare total payment | Lowest–highest insurer | Insurers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hip or knee replacement | $22,375 | 1.3× | $20,885–$30,934 | 3 |
| Insurer | Median negotiated, MS-DRG 470 | × Medicare total payment | Plans |
|---|---|---|---|
| BCBS NC | $30,934 | 1.9× | 1 |
| Nc Dept Of Public Safety | $22,375 | 1.3× | 1 |
| Amerihealth Mcaid Adv | $20,885 | 1.3× | 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
Complications after hip or knee replacement: 4.1% (no different from the national rate). Readmissions: 7.7%. Overall Care Compare rating: 2 of 5 stars. Nonprofit · Acute · 909 beds
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Questions
How much does Medicare pay Ecu Health Medical Center for a knee or hip replacement?
In 2024 the average total payment to Ecu Health Medical Center for an inpatient hip or knee replacement stay was $16,618 (MS-DRG 470, 61 Medicare stays; Medicare's payment plus the patient's deductible and coinsurance), and the Medicare allowed amount averaged $11,360 per outpatient case (APC 5115, 354 cases).
What is Ecu Health Medical Center's list price for a joint replacement?
The hospital's average list (chargemaster) price for an inpatient hip or knee replacement was $56,177, 3.4× 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 Ecu Health Medical Center?
Yes for Medicare facility payments. Ecu Health Surgicenter, an orthopedic surgery center same ZIP away, is paid about $8,461 by Medicare for a knee replacement (CPT 27447), $8,157 less than an inpatient stay at Ecu Health Medical Center. Not every patient is a surgery-center candidate.
How does Ecu Health Medical Center compare with other North Carolina hospitals?
Ecu Health Medical Center's average total payment per Medicare stay is higher than 80% of the 41 North Carolina hospitals that report inpatient hip or knee replacement.
What do commercial insurers pay Ecu Health Medical Center 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 $22,375 across 3 insurers, ranging from $20,885 to $30,934.