Price AtlasInteractive atlas · All states · techysurgeon.comCentral Peninsula General Hospital: what a joint replacement costs
Soldotna, AK 99669 · CMS Certification Number 020024. 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 Central Peninsula General Hospital
| Operation | Inpatient avg total payment Medicare + patient share | List price | List ÷ total | Outpatient Medicare allowed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hip or knee replacement | $31,008 | $98,676 | 3.2× | $14,522 |
| Shoulder replacement | — | — | — | — |
Quality
Complications after hip or knee replacement: 4% (no different from the national rate). Readmissions: 5.4%. Overall Care Compare rating: 2 of 5 stars. Nonprofit · Acute · 49 beds
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Questions
How much does Medicare pay Central Peninsula General Hospital for a knee or hip replacement?
In 2024 the average total payment to Central Peninsula General Hospital for an inpatient hip or knee replacement stay was $31,008 (MS-DRG 470, 18 Medicare stays; Medicare's payment plus the patient's deductible and coinsurance), and the Medicare allowed amount averaged $14,522 per outpatient case (APC 5115, 98 cases).
What is Central Peninsula General Hospital's list price for a joint replacement?
The hospital's average list (chargemaster) price for an inpatient hip or knee replacement was $98,676, 3.2× the average total payment for a Medicare stay. Almost nobody pays the list price; it matters for uninsured bills and percent-of-charge contracts.
How does Central Peninsula General Hospital compare with other Alaska hospitals?
Central Peninsula General Hospital's average total payment per Medicare stay is higher than 100% of the 3 Alaska hospitals that report inpatient hip or knee replacement.