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Cincinnati, OH 45219 · CMS Certification Number 360003. 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 University of Cincinnati Medical Center, LLC
| Operation | Inpatient avg total payment Medicare + patient share | List price | List ÷ total | Outpatient Medicare allowed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hip or knee replacement | — | — | — | $11,432 |
| Shoulder replacement | — | — | — | — |
| Hip replacement after a fracture (DRG 522) | $22,278 | $99,637 | 4.5× | — |
Commercial negotiated rates (beta)
| MS-DRG 470 | Median across insurers | × Medicare total payment | Lowest–highest insurer | Insurers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hip or knee replacement | $38,960 | — | $27,829–$38,960 | 15 |
| Insurer | Median negotiated, MS-DRG 470 | × Medicare total payment | Plans |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cincinnati Public Library | $38,960 | — | 1 |
| Great Parks of Hamilton County | $38,960 | — | 1 |
| Green Township | $38,960 | — | 1 |
| Health Ohio Network | $38,960 | — | 1 |
| Madtree Brewing | $38,960 | — | 1 |
| Magellan Health | $38,960 | — | 1 |
| Ohio Valley Goodwill | $38,960 | — | 1 |
| Skilled Care Pharmacy | $38,960 | — | 1 |
| Springfield Township | $38,960 | — | 1 |
| Stock Material Handling Systems | $38,960 | — | 1 |
| Watson Gravel | $38,960 | — | 1 |
| UnitedHealthcare | $35,363 | — | 1 |
| Elevance/Anthem/Empire | $35,204 | — | 1 |
| Aetna | $33,715 | — | 1 |
| Humana | $27,829 | — | 1 |
From the hospital's price-transparency file (2026-07-01); commercial plans, dollar-amount contracts only.
From the hospital's price-transparency file (2026-07-01); commercial plans, dollar-amount contracts only.
Quality
Complications after hip or knee replacement: 4.2% (no different from the national rate). Readmissions: 6.5%. Overall Care Compare rating: 3 of 5 stars. Nonprofit · Acute · 771 beds
Ohio has a certificate-of-need program that does not cover surgery centers.
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Questions
How much does Medicare pay University of Cincinnati Medical Center, LLC for a knee or hip replacement?
The Medicare allowed amount averaged $11,432 per outpatient hip or knee replacement case (APC 5115, 35 cases) in 2024. Inpatient stays were too few to report.
Is a knee replacement cheaper at a surgery center near University of Cincinnati Medical Center, LLC?
Yes for Medicare facility payments. Heritage Development Partners, LLC, an orthopedic surgery center 7.2 mi away, is paid about $8,643 by Medicare for a knee replacement (CPT 27447). Not every patient is a surgery-center candidate.
What do commercial insurers pay University of Cincinnati Medical Center, LLC 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 $38,960 across 15 insurers, ranging from $27,829 to $38,960.