Price AtlasInteractive atlas · All states · techysurgeon.comJohnston Health: what a joint replacement costs
Smithfield, NC 27577 · CMS Certification Number 340090. 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 Johnston Health
| Operation | Inpatient paid | List price | List ÷ paid | Outpatient allowed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hip or knee replacement | — | — | — | $11,341 |
| Shoulder replacement | — | — | — | $16,236 |
| Hip replacement after a fracture (DRG 522) | $15,588 | $63,722 | 4.1× | — |
Quality
Complications after hip or knee replacement: 3.8% (no different from the national rate). Readmissions: 5.7%. Overall Care Compare rating: 4 of 5 stars. Government · Acute · 175 beds
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Questions
How much does Medicare pay Johnston Health for a knee or hip replacement?
Medicare allowed an average of $11,341 per outpatient hip or knee replacement case (APC 5115, 81 cases) in 2024. Inpatient stays were too few to report.
Is a knee replacement cheaper at a surgery center near Johnston Health?
Yes for Medicare facility payments. Holly Springs Surgery Center, LLC, an orthopedic surgery center 11.6 mi away, is paid about $8,762 by Medicare for a knee replacement (CPT 27447). Not every patient is a surgery-center candidate.