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Hickory, NC 28602 · CMS Certification Number 340143. 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 Catawba Valley Medical Center
| Operation | Inpatient avg total payment Medicare + patient share | List price | List ÷ total | Outpatient Medicare allowed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hip or knee replacement | — | — | — | $11,534 |
| Shoulder replacement | — | — | — | $16,408 |
| Hip replacement after a fracture (DRG 522) | $16,071 | $60,465 | 3.8× | — |
Commercial negotiated rates (beta)
| MS-DRG 470 | Median across insurers | × Medicare total payment | Lowest–highest insurer | Insurers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hip or knee replacement | $26,962 | — | $26,924–$27,000 | 2 |
| Insurer | Median negotiated, MS-DRG 470 | × Medicare total payment | Plans |
|---|---|---|---|
| DirectNet | $27,000 | — | 1 |
| Aetna | $26,924 | — | 1 |
From the hospital's price-transparency file (); commercial plans, dollar-amount contracts only.
From the hospital's price-transparency file (); commercial plans, dollar-amount contracts only.
Quality
Overall Care Compare rating: 2 of 5 stars. Nonprofit · Acute · 258 beds
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Questions
How much does Medicare pay Catawba Valley Medical Center for a knee or hip replacement?
The Medicare allowed amount averaged $11,534 per outpatient hip or knee replacement case (APC 5115, 223 cases) in 2024. Inpatient stays were too few to report.
Is a knee replacement cheaper at a surgery center near Catawba Valley Medical Center?
Yes for Medicare facility payments. Viewmont Surgery Center, an orthopedic surgery center 7.5 mi away, is paid about $8,274 by Medicare for a knee replacement (CPT 27447). Not every patient is a surgery-center candidate.
What do commercial insurers pay Catawba Valley 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 $26,962 across 2 insurers, ranging from $26,924 to $27,000.