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Jackson, TN 38301 · CMS Certification Number 440002. 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 Jackson-Madison County General Hospital
| Operation | Inpatient avg total payment Medicare + patient share | List price | List ÷ total | Outpatient Medicare allowed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hip or knee replacement | $15,453 | $102,835 | 6.7× | $11,604 |
| Shoulder replacement | — | — | — | $16,677 |
| Hip replacement after a fracture (DRG 522) | $15,697 | $71,393 | 4.5× | — |
Quality
Readmissions: 6.5%. Overall Care Compare rating: 3 of 5 stars. Government · Acute · 771 beds
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Questions
How much does Medicare pay Jackson-Madison County General Hospital for a knee or hip replacement?
In 2024 the average total payment to Jackson-Madison County General Hospital for an inpatient hip or knee replacement stay was $15,453 (MS-DRG 470, 11 Medicare stays; Medicare's payment plus the patient's deductible and coinsurance), and the Medicare allowed amount averaged $11,604 per outpatient case (APC 5115, 423 cases).
What is Jackson-Madison County General Hospital's list price for a joint replacement?
The hospital's average list (chargemaster) price for an inpatient hip or knee replacement was $102,835, 6.7× 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 Jackson-Madison County General Hospital?
Yes for Medicare facility payments. Physician's Surgery Center, LLC, an orthopedic surgery center 9.2 mi away, is paid about $7,813 by Medicare for a knee replacement (CPT 27447), $7,640 less than an inpatient stay at Jackson-Madison County General Hospital. Not every patient is a surgery-center candidate.
How does Jackson-Madison County General Hospital compare with other Tennessee hospitals?
Jackson-Madison County General Hospital's average total payment per Medicare stay is higher than 83% of the 29 Tennessee hospitals that report inpatient hip or knee replacement.