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Conway, SC 29526 · CMS Certification Number 420049. 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 Conway Medical Center
| Operation | Inpatient avg total payment Medicare + patient share | List price | List ÷ total | Outpatient Medicare allowed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hip or knee replacement | — | — | — | $11,109 |
| Shoulder replacement | — | — | — | $15,621 |
| Hip replacement after a fracture (DRG 522) | $16,556 | $63,484 | 3.8× | — |
Commercial negotiated rates (beta)
| MS-DRG 470 | Median across insurers | × Medicare total payment | Lowest–highest insurer | Insurers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hip or knee replacement | $23,637 | — | $20,683–$30,588 | 5 |
| Insurer | Median negotiated, MS-DRG 470 | × Medicare total payment | Plans |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aetna | $30,588 | — | 1 |
| UnitedHealthcare | $29,489 | — | 1 |
| Velocity | $23,637 | — | 1 |
| BCBS South Carolina | $22,480 | — | 1 |
| Humana | $20,683 | — | 1 |
From the hospital's price-transparency file (2026-05-20); commercial plans, dollar-amount contracts only.
From the hospital's price-transparency file (2026-05-20); commercial plans, dollar-amount contracts only.
Quality
Overall Care Compare rating: 2 of 5 stars. Nonprofit · Acute · 210 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 Conway Medical Center for a knee or hip replacement?
The Medicare allowed amount averaged $11,109 per outpatient hip or knee replacement case (APC 5115, 235 cases) in 2024. Inpatient stays were too few to report.
Is a knee replacement cheaper at a surgery center near Conway Medical Center?
Yes for Medicare facility payments. Carolina Bone and Joint Surgery Center, an orthopedic surgery center 7.9 mi away, is paid about $8,324 by Medicare for a knee replacement (CPT 27447). Not every patient is a surgery-center candidate.
What do commercial insurers pay Conway 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 $23,637 across 5 insurers, ranging from $20,683 to $30,588.