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Canton, OH 44708 · CMS Certification Number 360070. 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 Mercy Medical Center
| Operation | Inpatient avg total payment Medicare + patient share | List price | List ÷ total | Outpatient Medicare allowed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hip or knee replacement | $12,666 | $59,315 | 4.7× | $10,917 |
| Shoulder replacement | — | — | — | $15,826 |
| Hip replacement after a fracture (DRG 522) | $14,033 | $59,013 | 4.2× | — |
Commercial negotiated rates (beta)
| MS-DRG 470 | Median across insurers | × Medicare total payment | Lowest–highest insurer | Insurers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hip or knee replacement | $28,647 | 2.3× | $12,286–$60,600 | 6 |
| Insurer | Median negotiated, MS-DRG 470 | × Medicare total payment | Plans |
|---|---|---|---|
| Medical Benefit | $60,600 | 4.8× | 1 |
| Aetna | $36,410 | 2.9× | 1 |
| Cigna | $32,888 | 2.6× | 1 |
| MMO | $24,406 | 1.9× | 1 |
| UnitedHealthcare | $20,542 | 1.6× | 1 |
| Elevance/Anthem/Empire | $12,286 | 1.0× | 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% (no different from the national rate). Readmissions: 5.3%. Overall Care Compare rating: 3 of 5 stars. Nonprofit · Acute · 520 beds
Ohio has a certificate-of-need program that does not cover surgery centers.
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Questions
How much does Medicare pay Mercy Medical Center for a knee or hip replacement?
In 2024 the average total payment to Mercy Medical Center for an inpatient hip or knee replacement stay was $12,666 (MS-DRG 470, 25 Medicare stays; Medicare's payment plus the patient's deductible and coinsurance), and the Medicare allowed amount averaged $10,917 per outpatient case (APC 5115, 71 cases).
What is Mercy Medical Center's list price for a joint replacement?
The hospital's average list (chargemaster) price for an inpatient hip or knee replacement was $59,315, 4.7× 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 Mercy Medical Center?
Yes for Medicare facility payments. Ohio Specialty Surgical Suites LLC, an orthopedic surgery center 6.0 mi away, is paid about $7,897 by Medicare for a knee replacement (CPT 27447), $4,769 less than an inpatient stay at Mercy Medical Center. Not every patient is a surgery-center candidate.
How does Mercy Medical Center compare with other Ohio hospitals?
Mercy Medical Center's average total payment per Medicare stay is lower than 76% of the 42 Ohio hospitals that report inpatient hip or knee replacement.
What do commercial insurers pay Mercy 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 $28,647 across 6 insurers, ranging from $12,286 to $60,600.