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Chattanooga, TN 37404 · CMS Certification Number 440091. 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 Memorial Healthcare System, Inc
| Operation | Inpatient paid | List price | List ÷ paid | Outpatient allowed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hip or knee replacement | $12,815 | $63,231 | 4.9× | $10,854 |
| Shoulder replacement | $15,967 | $79,282 | 5.0× | $15,681 |
| Hip replacement after a fracture (DRG 522) | $13,572 | $63,704 | 4.7× | — |
Quality
Complications after hip or knee replacement: 3.4% (no different from the national rate). Readmissions: 5.6%. Overall Care Compare rating: 5 of 5 stars. Nonprofit · Acute · 431 beds
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Questions
How much does Medicare pay Memorial Healthcare System, Inc for a knee or hip replacement?
In 2024 Medicare paid Memorial Healthcare System, Inc an average of $12,815 per inpatient hip or knee replacement stay (MS-DRG 470, 82 stays) and $10,854 per outpatient case (APC 5115, 272 cases).
What is Memorial Healthcare System, Inc's list price for a joint replacement?
The hospital's average list (chargemaster) price for an inpatient hip or knee replacement was $63,231, 4.9× 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 Memorial Healthcare System, Inc?
Yes for Medicare facility payments. Riverfront Surgery Center, an orthopedic surgery center 2.8 mi away, is paid about $8,376 by Medicare for a knee replacement (CPT 27447), $4,439 less than an inpatient stay at Memorial Healthcare System, Inc. Not every patient is a surgery-center candidate.
How does Memorial Healthcare System, Inc compare with other Tennessee hospitals?
Medicare paid Memorial Healthcare System, Inc less than 86% of the 29 Tennessee hospitals that report inpatient hip or knee replacement.