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Memphis, TN 38120 · CMS Certification Number 440048. 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 Baptist Memorial Hospital
| Operation | Inpatient paid | List price | List ÷ paid | Outpatient allowed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hip or knee replacement | $13,967 | $55,150 | 3.9× | $10,934 |
| Shoulder replacement | $17,360 | $70,675 | 4.1× | $15,695 |
| Hip replacement after a fracture (DRG 522) | $15,281 | $73,163 | 4.8× | — |
Quality
Complications after hip or knee replacement: 3.9% (no different from the national rate). Readmissions: 6.4%. Overall Care Compare rating: 3 of 5 stars. Nonprofit · Acute · 927 beds
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Questions
How much does Medicare pay Baptist Memorial Hospital for a knee or hip replacement?
In 2024 Medicare paid Baptist Memorial Hospital an average of $13,967 per inpatient hip or knee replacement stay (MS-DRG 470, 51 stays) and $10,934 per outpatient case (APC 5115, 233 cases).
What is Baptist Memorial Hospital's list price for a joint replacement?
The hospital's average list (chargemaster) price for an inpatient hip or knee replacement was $55,150, 3.9× 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 Baptist Memorial Hospital?
Yes for Medicare facility payments. Lebonheur East Surgery Ctr Ii LP, an orthopedic surgery center same ZIP away, is paid about $8,234 by Medicare for a knee replacement (CPT 27447), $5,733 less than an inpatient stay at Baptist Memorial Hospital. Not every patient is a surgery-center candidate.
How does Baptist Memorial Hospital compare with other Tennessee hospitals?
Medicare paid Baptist Memorial Hospital more than 62% of the 29 Tennessee hospitals that report inpatient hip or knee replacement.