Price AtlasInteractive atlas · All states · techysurgeon.comAiken Regional Medical Center: what a joint replacement costs
Aiken, SC 29801 · CMS Certification Number 420082. 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 Aiken Regional Medical Center
| Operation | Inpatient paid | List price | List ÷ paid | Outpatient allowed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hip or knee replacement | — | — | — | $11,259 |
| Shoulder replacement | — | — | — | — |
| Hip replacement after a fracture (DRG 522) | $15,512 | $125,086 | 8.1× | — |
Quality
Complications after hip or knee replacement: 3.5% (no different from the national rate). Readmissions: 6.2%. Overall Care Compare rating: 2 of 5 stars. For-profit · Acute · 273 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 Aiken Regional Medical Center for a knee or hip replacement?
Medicare allowed an average of $11,259 per outpatient hip or knee replacement case (APC 5115, 35 cases) in 2024. Inpatient stays were too few to report.
Is a knee replacement cheaper at a surgery center near Aiken Regional Medical Center?
Yes for Medicare facility payments. Orthopaedic Associates Surgery Center, LLC, an orthopedic surgery center 18.4 mi away, is paid about $8,305 by Medicare for a knee replacement (CPT 27447). Not every patient is a surgery-center candidate.