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Beaufort, SC 29902 · CMS Certification Number 420067. 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 Beaufort County Memorial Hospital
| Operation | Inpatient avg total payment Medicare + patient share | List price | List ÷ total | Outpatient Medicare allowed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hip or knee replacement | — | — | — | $12,000 |
| Shoulder replacement | — | — | — | $17,058 |
| Hip replacement after a fracture (DRG 522) | $16,972 | $50,497 | 3.0× | — |
Commercial negotiated rates (beta)
| MS-DRG 470 | Median across insurers | × Medicare total payment | Lowest–highest insurer | Insurers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hip or knee replacement | $50,198 | — | $40,732–$59,665 | 2 |
| Insurer | Median negotiated, MS-DRG 470 | × Medicare total payment | Plans |
|---|---|---|---|
| UnitedHealthcare | $59,665 | — | 1 |
| BCBS South Carolina | $40,732 | — | 1 |
From the hospital's price-transparency file (2026-01-01); commercial plans, dollar-amount contracts only.
From the hospital's price-transparency file (2026-01-01); commercial plans, dollar-amount contracts only.
Quality
Complications after hip or knee replacement: 3.8% (no different from the national rate). Readmissions: 5.2%. Overall Care Compare rating: 4 of 5 stars. Government · Acute · 197 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 Beaufort County Memorial Hospital for a knee or hip replacement?
The Medicare allowed amount averaged $12,000 per outpatient hip or knee replacement case (APC 5115, 319 cases) in 2024. Inpatient stays were too few to report.
Is a knee replacement cheaper at a surgery center near Beaufort County Memorial Hospital?
Yes for Medicare facility payments. Outpatient Surgery Center of Hilton Head, an orthopedic surgery center 6.3 mi away, is paid about $8,190 by Medicare for a knee replacement (CPT 27447). Not every patient is a surgery-center candidate.
What do commercial insurers pay Beaufort County Memorial Hospital 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 $50,198 across 2 insurers, ranging from $40,732 to $59,665.