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Chattanooga, TN 37404 · CMS Certification Number 440156. 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 Parkridge Medical Center
| Operation | Inpatient paid | List price | List ÷ paid | Outpatient allowed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hip or knee replacement | $13,790 | $106,023 | 7.7× | $10,977 |
| Shoulder replacement | — | — | — | $15,850 |
| Hip replacement after a fracture (DRG 522) | $15,159 | $120,016 | 7.9× | — |
Quality
Complications after hip or knee replacement: 4.3% (no different from the national rate). Readmissions: 5.8%. Overall Care Compare rating: 4 of 5 stars. For-profit · Acute · 621 beds
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Questions
How much does Medicare pay Parkridge Medical Center for a knee or hip replacement?
In 2024 Medicare paid Parkridge Medical Center an average of $13,790 per inpatient hip or knee replacement stay (MS-DRG 470, 54 stays) and $10,977 per outpatient case (APC 5115, 212 cases).
What is Parkridge Medical Center's list price for a joint replacement?
The hospital's average list (chargemaster) price for an inpatient hip or knee replacement was $106,023, 7.7× 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 Parkridge Medical Center?
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), $5,414 less than an inpatient stay at Parkridge Medical Center. Not every patient is a surgery-center candidate.
How does Parkridge Medical Center compare with other Tennessee hospitals?
Medicare paid Parkridge Medical Center more than 52% of the 29 Tennessee hospitals that report inpatient hip or knee replacement.