Lincolnton, NC 28092 · CMS Certification Number 340145. 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.
| Operation | Inpatient paid | List price | List ÷ paid | Outpatient allowed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hip or knee replacement | — | — | — | $11,811 |
| Shoulder replacement | — | — | — | — |
| Hip replacement after a fracture (DRG 522) | $19,136 | $92,616 | 4.8× | — |
Overall Care Compare rating: 3 of 5 stars. Government · Acute · 110 beds
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Medicare allowed an average of $11,811 per outpatient hip or knee replacement case (APC 5115, 25 cases) in 2024. Inpatient stays were too few to report.
Yes for Medicare facility payments. Caromont Speciality Surgery, an orthopedic surgery center 16.4 mi away, is paid about $8,806 by Medicare for a knee replacement (CPT 27447). Not every patient is a surgery-center candidate.