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Knoxville, TN 37923 · CMS Certification Number 440173. 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 Parkwest Medical Center
| Operation | Inpatient avg total payment Medicare + patient share | List price | List ÷ total | Outpatient Medicare allowed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hip or knee replacement | $12,848 | $44,809 | 3.5× | $10,668 |
| Shoulder replacement | $15,654 | $72,620 | 4.6× | $14,980 |
| Hip replacement after a fracture (DRG 522) | $13,019 | $45,957 | 3.5× | — |
Commercial negotiated rates (beta)
| MS-DRG 470 | Median across insurers | × Medicare total payment | Lowest–highest insurer | Insurers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hip or knee replacement | $18,965 | 1.5× | $14,057–$23,873 | 2 |
| Insurer | Median negotiated, MS-DRG 470 | × Medicare total payment | Plans |
|---|---|---|---|
| UnitedHealthcare | $23,873 | 1.9× | 1 |
| BCBS TN | $14,057 | 1.1× | 1 |
From the hospital's price-transparency file (2026-08-05); commercial plans, dollar-amount contracts only.
From the hospital's price-transparency file (2026-08-05); commercial plans, dollar-amount contracts only.
Quality
Complications after hip or knee replacement: 4.1% (no different from the national rate). Readmissions: 5.8%. Overall Care Compare rating: 3 of 5 stars. Nonprofit · Acute · 462 beds
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Questions
How much does Medicare pay Parkwest Medical Center for a knee or hip replacement?
In 2024 the average total payment to Parkwest Medical Center for an inpatient hip or knee replacement stay was $12,848 (MS-DRG 470, 85 Medicare stays; Medicare's payment plus the patient's deductible and coinsurance), and the Medicare allowed amount averaged $10,668 per outpatient case (APC 5115, 525 cases).
What is Parkwest Medical Center's list price for a joint replacement?
The hospital's average list (chargemaster) price for an inpatient hip or knee replacement was $44,809, 3.5× the average total payment for a Medicare stay. 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 Parkwest Medical Center?
Yes for Medicare facility payments. Parkwest Surgery Center, LLC, an orthopedic surgery center same ZIP away, is paid about $7,703 by Medicare for a knee replacement (CPT 27447), $5,145 less than an inpatient stay at Parkwest Medical Center. Not every patient is a surgery-center candidate.
How does Parkwest Medical Center compare with other Tennessee hospitals?
Parkwest Medical Center's average total payment per Medicare stay is lower than 83% of the 29 Tennessee hospitals that report inpatient hip or knee replacement.
What do commercial insurers pay Parkwest Medical Center 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 $18,965 across 2 insurers, ranging from $14,057 to $23,873.