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Charlotte, NC 28262 · CMS Certification Number 340166. 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 Atrium Health University City
| Operation | Inpatient avg total payment Medicare + patient share | List price | List ÷ total | Outpatient Medicare allowed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hip or knee replacement | — | — | — | $11,683 |
| Shoulder replacement | — | — | — | — |
Commercial negotiated rates (beta)
| MS-DRG 470 | Median across insurers | × Medicare total payment | Lowest–highest insurer | Insurers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hip or knee replacement | $31,586 | — | $25,163–$47,531 | 4 |
| Insurer | Median negotiated, MS-DRG 470 | × Medicare total payment | Plans |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aetna | $47,531 | — | 1 |
| Cigna | $36,422 | — | 1 |
| Ortho Carolina | $26,750 | — | 1 |
| BCBS NC | $25,163 | — | 1 |
From the hospital's price-transparency file (2025-12-05); commercial plans, dollar-amount contracts only.
From the hospital's price-transparency file (2025-12-05); commercial plans, dollar-amount contracts only.
Quality
Complications after hip or knee replacement: 3.4% (no different from the national rate). Readmissions: 5.7%. Overall Care Compare rating: 3 of 5 stars. Government · Acute · 130 beds
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Questions
How much does Medicare pay Atrium Health University City for a knee or hip replacement?
The Medicare allowed amount averaged $11,683 per outpatient hip or knee replacement case (APC 5115, 79 cases) in 2024. Inpatient stays were too few to report.
Is a knee replacement cheaper at a surgery center near Atrium Health University City?
Yes for Medicare facility payments. Mallard Creek Surgery Center, an orthopedic surgery center same ZIP away, is paid about $8,806 by Medicare for a knee replacement (CPT 27447). Not every patient is a surgery-center candidate.
What do commercial insurers pay Atrium Health University City 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 $31,586 across 4 insurers, ranging from $25,163 to $47,531.