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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 paid | List price | List ÷ paid | Outpatient 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 Medicare paid University of Tn Medical Center (The) an average of $17,435 per inpatient hip or knee replacement stay (MS-DRG 470, 26 stays) and $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× 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 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?
Medicare paid University of Tn Medical Center (The) more than 97% of the 29 Tennessee hospitals that report inpatient hip or knee replacement.