Price AtlasInteractive atlas · All states · techysurgeon.comCarolina East Medical Center: what a joint replacement costs
New Bern, NC 28560 · CMS Certification Number 340131. 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 Carolina East Medical Center
| Operation | Inpatient paid | List price | List ÷ paid | Outpatient allowed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hip or knee replacement | $17,001 | $55,326 | 3.3× | $12,230 |
| Shoulder replacement | — | — | — | $17,331 |
| Hip replacement after a fracture (DRG 522) | $17,735 | $53,489 | 3.0× | — |
Quality
Complications after hip or knee replacement: 4.7% (no different from the national rate). Readmissions: 4.9%. Overall Care Compare rating: 4 of 5 stars. Government · Acute · 314 beds
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Questions
How much does Medicare pay Carolina East Medical Center for a knee or hip replacement?
In 2024 Medicare paid Carolina East Medical Center an average of $17,001 per inpatient hip or knee replacement stay (MS-DRG 470, 15 stays) and $12,230 per outpatient case (APC 5115, 557 cases).
What is Carolina East Medical Center's list price for a joint replacement?
The hospital's average list (chargemaster) price for an inpatient hip or knee replacement was $55,326, 3.3× what Medicare paid. Almost nobody pays the list price; it matters for uninsured bills and percent-of-charge contracts.
How does Carolina East Medical Center compare with other North Carolina hospitals?
Medicare paid Carolina East Medical Center more than 83% of the 41 North Carolina hospitals that report inpatient hip or knee replacement.