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Franklin, TN 37067 · CMS Certification Number 440029. 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 Williamson Medical Center
| Operation | Inpatient avg total payment Medicare + patient share | List price | List ÷ total | Outpatient Medicare allowed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hip or knee replacement | $11,929 | $71,833 | 6.0× | $11,312 |
| Shoulder replacement | $18,020 | $68,006 | 3.8× | $15,920 |
| Hip replacement after a fracture (DRG 522) | $13,502 | $72,505 | 5.4× | — |
Quality
Complications after hip or knee replacement: 6% (no different from the national rate). Readmissions: 6.4%. Overall Care Compare rating: 5 of 5 stars. Government · Acute · 185 beds
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Questions
How much does Medicare pay Williamson Medical Center for a knee or hip replacement?
In 2024 the average total payment to Williamson Medical Center for an inpatient hip or knee replacement stay was $11,929 (MS-DRG 470, 23 Medicare stays; Medicare's payment plus the patient's deductible and coinsurance), and the Medicare allowed amount averaged $11,312 per outpatient case (APC 5115, 515 cases).
What is Williamson Medical Center's list price for a joint replacement?
The hospital's average list (chargemaster) price for an inpatient hip or knee replacement was $71,833, 6.0× 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 Williamson Medical Center?
Yes for Medicare facility payments. Bone and Joint Institute of Tennessee Surgery Cent, an orthopedic surgery center same ZIP away, is paid about $8,497 by Medicare for a knee replacement (CPT 27447), $3,432 less than an inpatient stay at Williamson Medical Center. Not every patient is a surgery-center candidate.
How does Williamson Medical Center compare with other Tennessee hospitals?
Williamson Medical Center's average total payment per Medicare stay is lower than 97% of the 29 Tennessee hospitals that report inpatient hip or knee replacement.