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Memphis, TN 38104 · CMS Certification Number 440049. 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 Methodist Hospitals of Memphis
| Operation | Inpatient avg total payment Medicare + patient share | List price | List ÷ total | Outpatient Medicare allowed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hip or knee replacement | $16,195 | $76,991 | 4.8× | $11,029 |
| Shoulder replacement | — | — | — | $15,658 |
| Hip replacement after a fracture (DRG 522) | $17,718 | $82,704 | 4.7× | — |
Commercial negotiated rates (beta)
| MS-DRG 470 | Median across insurers | × Medicare total payment | Lowest–highest insurer | Insurers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hip or knee replacement | $28,827 | 1.8× | $16,867–$51,150 | 5 |
| Insurer | Median negotiated, MS-DRG 470 | × Medicare total payment | Plans |
|---|---|---|---|
| BCBS Mississippi | $51,150 | 3.2× | 1 |
| BCBS TN | $51,150 | 3.2× | 1 |
| Cigna | $28,827 | 1.8× | 1 |
| UnitedHealthcare | $26,962 | 1.7× | 1 |
| Health Plans | $16,867 | 1.0× | 1 |
From the hospital's price-transparency file (2026-03-19); commercial plans, dollar-amount contracts only.
From the hospital's price-transparency file (2026-03-19); commercial plans, dollar-amount contracts only.
Quality
Complications after hip or knee replacement: 4.3% (no different from the national rate). Readmissions: 5.2%. Overall Care Compare rating: 3 of 5 stars. Nonprofit · Acute · 1593 beds
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Questions
How much does Medicare pay Methodist Hospitals of Memphis for a knee or hip replacement?
In 2024 the average total payment to Methodist Hospitals of Memphis for an inpatient hip or knee replacement stay was $16,195 (MS-DRG 470, 64 Medicare stays; Medicare's payment plus the patient's deductible and coinsurance), and the Medicare allowed amount averaged $11,029 per outpatient case (APC 5115, 303 cases).
What is Methodist Hospitals of Memphis's list price for a joint replacement?
The hospital's average list (chargemaster) price for an inpatient hip or knee replacement was $76,991, 4.8× 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 Methodist Hospitals of Memphis?
Yes for Medicare facility payments. Campbell Clinic Surgery Center Midtown, an orthopedic surgery center same ZIP away, is paid about $8,234 by Medicare for a knee replacement (CPT 27447), $7,961 less than an inpatient stay at Methodist Hospitals of Memphis. Not every patient is a surgery-center candidate.
How does Methodist Hospitals of Memphis compare with other Tennessee hospitals?
Methodist Hospitals of Memphis's average total payment per Medicare stay is higher than 90% of the 29 Tennessee hospitals that report inpatient hip or knee replacement.
What do commercial insurers pay Methodist Hospitals of Memphis for a hip or knee replacement?
From the hospital's own price-transparency file, commercial plans' negotiated rates for MS-DRG 470 have a median of $28,827 across 5 insurers, ranging from $16,867 to $51,150.