Price AtlasInteractive atlas · All states · techysurgeon.comCrystal Clinic Orthopaedic Center: what a joint replacement costs
Akron, OH 44333 · CMS Certification Number 360351. 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 Crystal Clinic Orthopaedic Center
| Operation | Inpatient paid | List price | List ÷ paid | Outpatient allowed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hip or knee replacement | $11,829 | $57,231 | 4.8× | $11,101 |
| Shoulder replacement | $15,710 | $69,987 | 4.5× | $15,766 |
Quality
Complications after hip or knee replacement: 3.6% (no different from the national rate). Readmissions: 5.3%. Overall Care Compare rating: 5 of 5 stars. For-profit · Acute · 94 beds
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Questions
How much does Medicare pay Crystal Clinic Orthopaedic Center for a knee or hip replacement?
In 2024 Medicare paid Crystal Clinic Orthopaedic Center an average of $11,829 per inpatient hip or knee replacement stay (MS-DRG 470, 304 stays) and $11,101 per outpatient case (APC 5115, 535 cases).
What is Crystal Clinic Orthopaedic Center's list price for a joint replacement?
The hospital's average list (chargemaster) price for an inpatient hip or knee replacement was $57,231, 4.8× 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 Crystal Clinic Orthopaedic Center?
Yes for Medicare facility payments. Surgery Center at Akron General Health & Wellness, an orthopedic surgery center same ZIP away, is paid about $8,087 by Medicare for a knee replacement (CPT 27447), $3,742 less than an inpatient stay at Crystal Clinic Orthopaedic Center. Not every patient is a surgery-center candidate.
How does Crystal Clinic Orthopaedic Center compare with other Ohio hospitals?
Medicare paid Crystal Clinic Orthopaedic Center less than 93% of the 42 Ohio hospitals that report inpatient hip or knee replacement.