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Akron, OH 44309 · CMS Certification Number 360020. 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 Summa Health System
| Operation | Inpatient paid | List price | List ÷ paid | Outpatient allowed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hip or knee replacement | $16,365 | $118,089 | 7.2× | $10,631 |
| Shoulder replacement | — | — | — | $14,249 |
| Hip replacement after a fracture (DRG 522) | $17,617 | $89,281 | 5.1× | — |
Quality
Complications after hip or knee replacement: 3.5% (no different from the national rate). Readmissions: 5.2%. Overall Care Compare rating: 3 of 5 stars. Nonprofit · Acute · 1093 beds
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Questions
How much does Medicare pay Summa Health System for a knee or hip replacement?
In 2024 Medicare paid Summa Health System an average of $16,365 per inpatient hip or knee replacement stay (MS-DRG 470, 18 stays) and $10,631 per outpatient case (APC 5115, 155 cases).
What is Summa Health System's list price for a joint replacement?
The hospital's average list (chargemaster) price for an inpatient hip or knee replacement was $118,089, 7.2× what Medicare paid. Almost nobody pays the list price; it matters for uninsured bills and percent-of-charge contracts.
Is a knee replacement cheaper at a surgery center near Summa Health System?
Yes for Medicare facility payments. Surgery Center at Akron General Health & Wellness, an orthopedic surgery center 7.2 mi away, is paid about $8,087 by Medicare for a knee replacement (CPT 27447), $8,278 less than an inpatient stay at Summa Health System. Not every patient is a surgery-center candidate.
How does Summa Health System compare with other Ohio hospitals?
Medicare paid Summa Health System more than 79% of the 42 Ohio hospitals that report inpatient hip or knee replacement.