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Ravenna, OH 44266 · CMS Certification Number 360078. 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 Hospitals Portage Medical Center
| Operation | Inpatient avg total payment Medicare + patient share | List price | List ÷ total | Outpatient Medicare allowed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hip or knee replacement | — | — | — | $11,186 |
| Shoulder replacement | — | — | — | $15,826 |
| Hip replacement after a fracture (DRG 522) | $13,914 | $67,222 | 4.8× | — |
Commercial negotiated rates (beta)
| MS-DRG 470 | Median across insurers | × Medicare total payment | Lowest–highest insurer | Insurers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hip or knee replacement | $25,220 | — | $18,517–$29,840 | 9 |
| Insurer | Median negotiated, MS-DRG 470 | × Medicare total payment | Plans |
|---|---|---|---|
| Medical Mutual of Ohio | $29,840 | — | 1 |
| UnitedHealthcare | $26,353 | — | 1 |
| SummaCare | $26,079 | — | 1 |
| Aetna | $25,236 | — | 1 |
| Elevance/Anthem/Empire | $25,220 | — | 1 |
| The Health Plan | $24,835 | — | 1 |
| AultCare | $24,055 | — | 1 |
| JP Farley | $23,037 | — | 1 |
| Cigna | $18,517 | — | 1 |
From the hospital's price-transparency file (2026-07-14); commercial plans, dollar-amount contracts only.
From the hospital's price-transparency file (2026-07-14); commercial plans, dollar-amount contracts only.
Quality
Overall Care Compare rating: 3 of 5 stars. Nonprofit · Acute · 302 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 Hospitals Portage Medical Center for a knee or hip replacement?
The Medicare allowed amount averaged $11,186 per outpatient hip or knee replacement case (APC 5115, 33 cases) in 2024. Inpatient stays were too few to report.
Is a knee replacement cheaper at a surgery center near University Hospitals Portage Medical Center?
Yes for Medicare facility payments. Ohio Specialty Surgical Suites LLC, an orthopedic surgery center 22.1 mi away, is paid about $7,897 by Medicare for a knee replacement (CPT 27447). Not every patient is a surgery-center candidate.
What do commercial insurers pay University Hospitals Portage 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 $25,220 across 9 insurers, ranging from $18,517 to $29,840.