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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 paid | List price | List ÷ paid | Outpatient 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× | — |
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 Medicare paid Parkwest Medical Center an average of $12,848 per inpatient hip or knee replacement stay (MS-DRG 470, 85 stays) and $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× 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 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?
Medicare paid Parkwest Medical Center less than 83% of the 29 Tennessee hospitals that report inpatient hip or knee replacement.