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West Columbia, SC 29169 · CMS Certification Number 420073. 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 Lexington Medical Center
| Operation | Inpatient paid | List price | List ÷ paid | Outpatient allowed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hip or knee replacement | $13,339 | $98,560 | 7.4× | $11,143 |
| Shoulder replacement | $17,577 | $101,179 | 5.8× | $15,613 |
| Hip replacement after a fracture (DRG 522) | $15,387 | $92,549 | 6.0× | — |
Quality
Complications after hip or knee replacement: 4.8% (no different from the national rate). Readmissions: 6.6%. Overall Care Compare rating: 3 of 5 stars. Nonprofit · Acute · 460 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 Lexington Medical Center for a knee or hip replacement?
In 2024 Medicare paid Lexington Medical Center an average of $13,339 per inpatient hip or knee replacement stay (MS-DRG 470, 18 stays) and $11,143 per outpatient case (APC 5115, 442 cases).
What is Lexington Medical Center's list price for a joint replacement?
The hospital's average list (chargemaster) price for an inpatient hip or knee replacement was $98,560, 7.4× 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 Lexington Medical Center?
Yes for Medicare facility payments. Midlands Orthopaedics Surgery Center, LLC, an orthopedic surgery center 4.1 mi away, is paid about $8,399 by Medicare for a knee replacement (CPT 27447), $4,940 less than an inpatient stay at Lexington Medical Center. Not every patient is a surgery-center candidate.
How does Lexington Medical Center compare with other South Carolina hospitals?
Medicare paid Lexington Medical Center less than 63% of the 19 South Carolina hospitals that report inpatient hip or knee replacement.