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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 avg total payment Medicare + patient share | List price | List ÷ total | Outpatient Medicare 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× | — |
Commercial negotiated rates (beta)
| MS-DRG 470 | Median across insurers | × Medicare total payment | Lowest–highest insurer | Insurers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hip or knee replacement | $39,234 | 2.5× | $16,597–$73,445 | 8 |
| Insurer | Median negotiated, MS-DRG 470 | × Medicare total payment | Plans |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aetna | $73,445 | 4.8× | 1 |
| Select Health | $61,972 | 4.0× | 1 |
| BCBS South Carolina | $47,155 | 3.1× | 1 |
| Cigna | $44,980 | 2.9× | 1 |
| MultiPlan/PHCS (rental network) | $34,523 | 2.2× | 1 |
| SC State Employees | $33,488 | 2.2× | 1 |
| Absolute Total Care | $32,589 | 2.1× | 1 |
| UnitedHealthcare | $16,653 | 1.1× | 1 |
| OccuNet | $16,597 | 1.1× | 1 |
From the hospital's price-transparency file (2026-09-01); commercial plans, dollar-amount contracts only.
From the hospital's price-transparency file (2026-09-01); commercial plans, dollar-amount contracts only.
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 the average total payment to Grand Strand Regional Medical Center for an inpatient hip or knee replacement stay was $15,418 (MS-DRG 470, 26 Medicare stays; Medicare's payment plus the patient's deductible and coinsurance), and the Medicare allowed amount averaged $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× the average total payment for a Medicare stay. 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?
Grand Strand Regional Medical Center's average total payment per Medicare stay is higher than 68% of the 19 South Carolina hospitals that report inpatient hip or knee replacement.
What do commercial insurers pay Grand Strand Regional 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 $39,234 across 8 insurers, ranging from $16,597 to $73,445.