Price AtlasInteractive atlas · All states · techysurgeon.comWood County Hospital: what a joint replacement costs
Bowling Green, OH 43402 · CMS Certification Number 360029. 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 Wood County Hospital
| Operation | Inpatient paid | List price | List ÷ paid | Outpatient allowed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hip or knee replacement | $13,061 | $38,701 | 3.0× | $11,063 |
| Shoulder replacement | — | — | — | $15,871 |
Quality
Complications after hip or knee replacement: 4.5% (no different from the national rate). Readmissions: 6.1%. Overall Care Compare rating: 4 of 5 stars. Nonprofit · Acute · 168 beds
Ohio has a certificate-of-need program that does not cover surgery centers.
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Questions
How much does Medicare pay Wood County Hospital for a knee or hip replacement?
In 2024 Medicare paid Wood County Hospital an average of $13,061 per inpatient hip or knee replacement stay (MS-DRG 470, 48 stays) and $11,063 per outpatient case (APC 5115, 62 cases).
What is Wood County Hospital's list price for a joint replacement?
The hospital's average list (chargemaster) price for an inpatient hip or knee replacement was $38,701, 3.0× 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 Wood County Hospital?
Yes for Medicare facility payments. Wildwood Surgical Center, an orthopedic surgery center 16.6 mi away, is paid about $8,367 by Medicare for a knee replacement (CPT 27447), $4,694 less than an inpatient stay at Wood County Hospital. Not every patient is a surgery-center candidate.
How does Wood County Hospital compare with other Ohio hospitals?
Medicare paid Wood County Hospital less than 64% of the 42 Ohio hospitals that report inpatient hip or knee replacement.