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Kingsport, TN 37662 · CMS Certification Number 440017. 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 Holston Valley Medical Center
| Operation | Inpatient avg total payment Medicare + patient share | List price | List ÷ total | Outpatient Medicare allowed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hip or knee replacement | $15,458 | $95,383 | 6.2× | $11,156 |
| Shoulder replacement | — | — | — | $15,543 |
| Hip replacement after a fracture (DRG 522) | $16,187 | $85,121 | 5.3× | — |
Quality
Complications after hip or knee replacement: 5% (no different from the national rate). Readmissions: 5.5%. Overall Care Compare rating: 2 of 5 stars. Nonprofit · Acute · 505 beds
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Questions
How much does Medicare pay Holston Valley Medical Center for a knee or hip replacement?
In 2024 the average total payment to Holston Valley Medical Center for an inpatient hip or knee replacement stay was $15,458 (MS-DRG 470, 38 Medicare stays; Medicare's payment plus the patient's deductible and coinsurance), and the Medicare allowed amount averaged $11,156 per outpatient case (APC 5115, 136 cases).
What is Holston Valley Medical Center's list price for a joint replacement?
The hospital's average list (chargemaster) price for an inpatient hip or knee replacement was $95,383, 6.2× 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 Holston Valley Medical Center?
Yes for Medicare facility payments. Meadowview ASC, LLC, an orthopedic surgery center 2.0 mi away, is paid about $7,999 by Medicare for a knee replacement (CPT 27447), $7,459 less than an inpatient stay at Holston Valley Medical Center. Not every patient is a surgery-center candidate.
How does Holston Valley Medical Center compare with other Tennessee hospitals?
Holston Valley Medical Center's average total payment per Medicare stay is higher than 86% of the 29 Tennessee hospitals that report inpatient hip or knee replacement.