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Knoxville, TN 37920 · CMS Certification Number 440015. 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 University of Tn Medical Center (The)
| Operation | Inpatient avg total payment Medicare + patient share | List price | List ÷ total | Outpatient Medicare allowed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hip or knee replacement | $17,435 | $65,224 | 3.7× | $10,394 |
| Shoulder replacement | — | — | — | $15,028 |
| Hip replacement after a fracture (DRG 522) | $19,395 | $53,210 | 2.7× | — |
Quality
Complications after hip or knee replacement: 4.4% (no different from the national rate). Readmissions: 5.5%. Overall Care Compare rating: 4 of 5 stars. Nonprofit · Acute · 655 beds
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Questions
How much does Medicare pay University of Tn Medical Center (The) for a knee or hip replacement?
In 2024 the average total payment to University of Tn Medical Center (The) for an inpatient hip or knee replacement stay was $17,435 (MS-DRG 470, 26 Medicare stays; Medicare's payment plus the patient's deductible and coinsurance), and the Medicare allowed amount averaged $10,394 per outpatient case (APC 5115, 161 cases).
What is University of Tn Medical Center (The)'s list price for a joint replacement?
The hospital's average list (chargemaster) price for an inpatient hip or knee replacement was $65,224, 3.7× 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 University of Tn Medical Center (The)?
Yes for Medicare facility payments. University Orthopaedic Surgery Center, an orthopedic surgery center same ZIP away, is paid about $7,703 by Medicare for a knee replacement (CPT 27447), $9,732 less than an inpatient stay at University of Tn Medical Center (The). Not every patient is a surgery-center candidate.
How does University of Tn Medical Center (The) compare with other Tennessee hospitals?
University of Tn Medical Center (The)'s average total payment per Medicare stay is higher than 97% of the 29 Tennessee hospitals that report inpatient hip or knee replacement.