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Akron, OH 44307 · CMS Certification Number 360027. 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 Akron General Medical Center
| Operation | Inpatient avg total payment Medicare + patient share | List price | List ÷ total | Outpatient Medicare allowed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hip or knee replacement | $15,177 | $60,295 | 4.0× | $10,841 |
| Shoulder replacement | — | — | — | $15,826 |
| Hip replacement after a fracture (DRG 522) | $17,468 | $60,127 | 3.4× | — |
Commercial negotiated rates (beta)
| MS-DRG 470 | Median across insurers | × Medicare total payment | Lowest–highest insurer | Insurers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hip or knee replacement | $19,162 | 1.3× | $12,374–$60,600 | 8 |
| Insurer | Median negotiated, MS-DRG 470 | × Medicare total payment | Plans |
|---|---|---|---|
| Medical Benefit | $60,600 | 4.0× | 1 |
| Aetna | $35,522 | 2.3× | 1 |
| UnitedHealthcare | $22,852 | 1.5× | 1 |
| The Health Plan | $19,468 | 1.3× | 1 |
| MMO | $18,856 | 1.2× | 1 |
| Pphp | $18,050 | 1.2× | 1 |
| Valor | $16,409 | 1.1× | 1 |
| Elevance/Anthem/Empire | $12,374 | 0.8× | 1 |
From the hospital's price-transparency file (2026-06-15); commercial plans, dollar-amount contracts only.
From the hospital's price-transparency file (2026-06-15); commercial plans, dollar-amount contracts only.
Quality
Complications after hip or knee replacement: 4.6% (no different from the national rate). Readmissions: 5.9%. Overall Care Compare rating: 5 of 5 stars. Nonprofit · Acute · 511 beds
Ohio has a certificate-of-need program that does not cover surgery centers.
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Questions
How much does Medicare pay Akron General Medical Center for a knee or hip replacement?
In 2024 the average total payment to Akron General Medical Center for an inpatient hip or knee replacement stay was $15,177 (MS-DRG 470, 30 Medicare stays; Medicare's payment plus the patient's deductible and coinsurance), and the Medicare allowed amount averaged $10,841 per outpatient case (APC 5115, 83 cases).
What is Akron General Medical Center's list price for a joint replacement?
The hospital's average list (chargemaster) price for an inpatient hip or knee replacement was $60,295, 4.0× the average total payment for a Medicare stay. 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 Akron General Medical Center?
Yes for Medicare facility payments. Surgery Center at Akron General Health & Wellness, an orthopedic surgery center 8.0 mi away, is paid about $8,087 by Medicare for a knee replacement (CPT 27447), $7,090 less than an inpatient stay at Akron General Medical Center. Not every patient is a surgery-center candidate.
How does Akron General Medical Center compare with other Ohio hospitals?
Akron General Medical Center's average total payment per Medicare stay is higher than 62% of the 42 Ohio hospitals that report inpatient hip or knee replacement.
What do commercial insurers pay Akron General 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 $19,162 across 8 insurers, ranging from $12,374 to $60,600.