Price AtlasInteractive atlas · All states · techysurgeon.comMusc Health Lancaster Medical Center: what a joint replacement costs
Lancaster, SC 29720 · CMS Certification Number 420036. 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 Musc Health Lancaster Medical Center
| Operation | Inpatient paid | List price | List ÷ paid | Outpatient allowed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hip or knee replacement | — | — | — | $11,175 |
| Shoulder replacement | — | — | — | — |
| Hip replacement after a fracture (DRG 522) | $17,990 | $148,860 | 8.3× | — |
Quality
Overall Care Compare rating: 4 of 5 stars. For-profit · Acute · 217 beds
South Carolina has a certificate-of-need program that does not cover surgery centers.
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Questions
How much does Medicare pay Musc Health Lancaster Medical Center for a knee or hip replacement?
Medicare allowed an average of $11,175 per outpatient hip or knee replacement case (APC 5115, 48 cases) in 2024. Inpatient stays were too few to report.
Is a knee replacement cheaper at a surgery center near Musc Health Lancaster Medical Center?
Yes for Medicare facility payments. Surgery Center at Edgewater, an orthopedic surgery center 18.0 mi away, is paid about $8,806 by Medicare for a knee replacement (CPT 27447). Not every patient is a surgery-center candidate.