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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 avg total payment Medicare + patient share | List price | List ÷ total | Outpatient Medicare allowed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hip or knee replacement | — | — | — | $10,424 |
| Shoulder replacement | — | — | — | — |
Commercial negotiated rates (beta)
| MS-DRG 470 | Median across insurers | × Medicare total payment | Lowest–highest insurer | Insurers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hip or knee replacement | $14,522 | — | $14,248–$31,409 | 3 |
| Insurer | Median negotiated, MS-DRG 470 | × Medicare total payment | Plans |
|---|---|---|---|
| BCBS TN | $31,409 | — | 1 |
| Devoted Health | $14,522 | — | 1 |
| Tennessee Rural Health Improvement Association | $14,248 | — | 1 |
From the hospital's price-transparency file (2026-07-10); commercial plans, dollar-amount contracts only.
From the hospital's price-transparency file (2026-07-10); commercial plans, dollar-amount contracts only.
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?
The Medicare allowed amount averaged $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.
What do commercial insurers pay Starr Regional Medical Center Athens 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 $14,522 across 3 insurers, ranging from $14,248 to $31,409.