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Beachwood, OH 44122 · CMS Certification Number 360359. 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 Ahuja Medical Center
| Operation | Inpatient avg total payment Medicare + patient share | List price | List ÷ total | Outpatient Medicare allowed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hip or knee replacement | — | — | — | $11,092 |
| Shoulder replacement | $17,857 | $80,650 | 4.5× | $15,748 |
| Hip replacement after a fracture (DRG 522) | $14,067 | $65,527 | 4.7× | — |
Commercial negotiated rates (beta)
| MS-DRG 470 | Median across insurers | × Medicare total payment | Lowest–highest insurer | Insurers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hip or knee replacement | $25,021 | — | $18,286–$38,002 | 10 |
| Insurer | Median negotiated, MS-DRG 470 | × Medicare total payment | Plans |
|---|---|---|---|
| UnitedHealthcare | $38,002 | — | 1 |
| Medical Mutual of Ohio | $28,658 | — | 1 |
| SummaCare | $26,079 | — | 1 |
| Aetna | $25,236 | — | 1 |
| Elevance/Anthem/Empire | $25,207 | — | 1 |
| The Health Plan | $24,835 | — | 1 |
| AultCare | $24,055 | — | 1 |
| Cigna | $23,147 | — | 1 |
| JP Farley | $23,037 | — | 1 |
| University Health Employee Plan (Contigo) | $18,286 | — | 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
Complications after hip or knee replacement: 5.8% (no different from the national rate). Readmissions: 6.3%. Overall Care Compare rating: 3 of 5 stars. Nonprofit · Acute · 144 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 Ahuja Medical Center for a knee or hip replacement?
The Medicare allowed amount averaged $11,092 per outpatient hip or knee replacement case (APC 5115, 147 cases) in 2024. Inpatient stays were too few to report.
Is a knee replacement cheaper at a surgery center near University Hospitals Ahuja Medical Center?
Yes for Medicare facility payments. Northeast Ohio Surgery Center, an orthopedic surgery center same ZIP 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 University Hospitals Ahuja 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 $25,021 across 10 insurers, ranging from $18,286 to $38,002.