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Powell, TN 37849 · CMS Certification Number 440120. 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 Tennova Healthcare North Knoxville Medical Center
| Operation | Inpatient paid | List price | List ÷ paid | Outpatient allowed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hip or knee replacement | $13,318 | $78,656 | 5.9× | $10,641 |
| Shoulder replacement | — | — | — | $14,638 |
| Hip replacement after a fracture (DRG 522) | $13,779 | $83,137 | 6.0× | — |
Quality
Complications after hip or knee replacement: 3.2% (no different from the national rate). Readmissions: 5.6%. Overall Care Compare rating: 3 of 5 stars. For-profit · Acute · 628 beds
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Questions
How much does Medicare pay Tennova Healthcare North Knoxville Medical Center for a knee or hip replacement?
In 2024 Medicare paid Tennova Healthcare North Knoxville Medical Center an average of $13,318 per inpatient hip or knee replacement stay (MS-DRG 470, 35 stays) and $10,641 per outpatient case (APC 5115, 222 cases).
What is Tennova Healthcare North Knoxville Medical Center's list price for a joint replacement?
The hospital's average list (chargemaster) price for an inpatient hip or knee replacement was $78,656, 5.9× 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 Tennova Healthcare North Knoxville Medical Center?
Yes for Medicare facility payments. Parkwest Surgery Center, LLC, an orthopedic surgery center 8.9 mi away, is paid about $7,703 by Medicare for a knee replacement (CPT 27447), $5,615 less than an inpatient stay at Tennova Healthcare North Knoxville Medical Center. Not every patient is a surgery-center candidate.
How does Tennova Healthcare North Knoxville Medical Center compare with other Tennessee hospitals?
Medicare paid Tennova Healthcare North Knoxville Medical Center less than 62% of the 29 Tennessee hospitals that report inpatient hip or knee replacement.