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Cleveland, OH 44106 · CMS Certification Number 360137. 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 Uh Cleveland Medical Center
| Operation | Inpatient avg total payment Medicare + patient share | List price | List ÷ total | Outpatient Medicare allowed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hip or knee replacement | — | — | — | $10,903 |
| Shoulder replacement | — | — | — | $15,877 |
| Hip replacement after a fracture (DRG 522) | $22,462 | $87,293 | 3.9× | — |
Commercial negotiated rates (beta)
| MS-DRG 470 | Median across insurers | × Medicare total payment | Lowest–highest insurer | Insurers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hip or knee replacement | $34,660 | — | $22,668–$41,213 | 10 |
| Insurer | Median negotiated, MS-DRG 470 | × Medicare total payment | Plans |
|---|---|---|---|
| UnitedHealthcare | $41,213 | — | 1 |
| Medical Mutual of Ohio | $35,945 | — | 1 |
| Aetna | $35,638 | — | 1 |
| SummaCare | $35,567 | — | 1 |
| Elevance/Anthem/Empire | $35,556 | — | 1 |
| The Health Plan | $33,765 | — | 1 |
| Cigna | $32,984 | — | 1 |
| AultCare | $32,110 | — | 1 |
| JP Farley | $27,217 | — | 1 |
| University Health Employee Plan (Contigo) | $22,668 | — | 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 · 1037 beds
Ohio has a certificate-of-need program that does not cover surgery centers.
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Questions
How much does Medicare pay Uh Cleveland Medical Center for a knee or hip replacement?
The Medicare allowed amount averaged $10,903 per outpatient hip or knee replacement case (APC 5115, 60 cases) in 2024. Inpatient stays were too few to report.
Is a knee replacement cheaper at a surgery center near Uh Cleveland Medical Center?
Yes for Medicare facility payments. Northeast Ohio Surgery Center, an orthopedic surgery center 5.4 mi away, is paid about $8,388 by Medicare for a knee replacement (CPT 27447). Not every patient is a surgery-center candidate.
What do commercial insurers pay Uh Cleveland 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 $34,660 across 10 insurers, ranging from $22,668 to $41,213.