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Middleburg Heights, OH 44130 · CMS Certification Number 360155. 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 Southwest General Health Center
| Operation | Inpatient paid | List price | List ÷ paid | Outpatient allowed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hip or knee replacement | $11,654 | $49,796 | 4.3× | $11,032 |
| Shoulder replacement | — | — | — | $15,877 |
| Hip replacement after a fracture (DRG 522) | $12,984 | $59,978 | 4.6× | — |
Quality
Complications after hip or knee replacement: 3.3% (no different from the national rate). Readmissions: 5.9%. Overall Care Compare rating: 4 of 5 stars. Nonprofit · Acute · 346 beds
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Questions
How much does Medicare pay Southwest General Health Center for a knee or hip replacement?
In 2024 Medicare paid Southwest General Health Center an average of $11,654 per inpatient hip or knee replacement stay (MS-DRG 470, 67 stays) and $11,032 per outpatient case (APC 5115, 278 cases).
What is Southwest General Health Center's list price for a joint replacement?
The hospital's average list (chargemaster) price for an inpatient hip or knee replacement was $49,796, 4.3× 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 Southwest General Health Center?
Yes for Medicare facility payments. Northeast Ohio Surgery Center, an orthopedic surgery center 15.6 mi away, is paid about $8,388 by Medicare for a knee replacement (CPT 27447), $3,266 less than an inpatient stay at Southwest General Health Center. Not every patient is a surgery-center candidate.
How does Southwest General Health Center compare with other Ohio hospitals?
Medicare paid Southwest General Health Center less than 98% of the 42 Ohio hospitals that report inpatient hip or knee replacement.