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Athens, TN 37371 · CMS Certification Number 440068. 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 Starr Regional Medical Center Athens
| Operation | Inpatient paid | List price | List ÷ paid | Outpatient allowed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hip or knee replacement | — | — | — | $10,424 |
| Shoulder replacement | — | — | — | — |
Quality
Overall Care Compare rating: 3 of 5 stars. For-profit · Acute · 190 beds
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Questions
How much does Medicare pay Starr Regional Medical Center Athens for a knee or hip replacement?
Medicare allowed an average of $10,424 per outpatient hip or knee replacement case (APC 5115, 21 cases) in 2024. Inpatient stays were too few to report.
Is a knee replacement cheaper at a surgery center near Starr Regional Medical Center Athens?
Yes for Medicare facility payments. The Surgery Center of Athens, LLC, an orthopedic surgery center 1.8 mi away, is paid about $7,845 by Medicare for a knee replacement (CPT 27447). Not every patient is a surgery-center candidate.