Price AtlasInteractive atlas · All states · techysurgeon.comGrand Strand Regional Medical Center: what a joint replacement costs
Myrtle Beach, SC 29572 · CMS Certification Number 420085. 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 Grand Strand Regional Medical Center
| Operation | Inpatient paid | List price | List ÷ paid | Outpatient allowed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hip or knee replacement | $15,418 | $145,409 | 9.4× | $11,182 |
| Shoulder replacement | $20,112 | $232,111 | 11.5× | $15,739 |
| Hip replacement after a fracture (DRG 522) | $18,523 | $168,420 | 9.1× | — |
Quality
Complications after hip or knee replacement: 5.3% (no different from the national rate). Readmissions: 9.2%. Overall Care Compare rating: 2 of 5 stars. For-profit · Acute · 369 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 Grand Strand Regional Medical Center for a knee or hip replacement?
In 2024 Medicare paid Grand Strand Regional Medical Center an average of $15,418 per inpatient hip or knee replacement stay (MS-DRG 470, 26 stays) and $11,182 per outpatient case (APC 5115, 405 cases).
What is Grand Strand Regional Medical Center's list price for a joint replacement?
The hospital's average list (chargemaster) price for an inpatient hip or knee replacement was $145,409, 9.4× 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 Grand Strand Regional Medical Center?
Yes for Medicare facility payments. Grand Dunes Surgery Center, an orthopedic surgery center same ZIP away, is paid about $8,324 by Medicare for a knee replacement (CPT 27447), $7,094 less than an inpatient stay at Grand Strand Regional Medical Center. Not every patient is a surgery-center candidate.
How does Grand Strand Regional Medical Center compare with other South Carolina hospitals?
Medicare paid Grand Strand Regional Medical Center more than 68% of the 19 South Carolina hospitals that report inpatient hip or knee replacement.