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Newark, DE 19718 · CMS Certification Number 080001. 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 Christianacare
| Operation | Inpatient avg total payment Medicare + patient share | List price | List ÷ total | Outpatient Medicare allowed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hip or knee replacement | $16,994 | $58,521 | 3.4× | $13,004 |
| Shoulder replacement | $24,465 | $97,994 | 4.0× | $18,461 |
| Hip replacement after a fracture (DRG 522) | $19,343 | $62,714 | 3.2× | — |
Quality
Complications after hip or knee replacement: 5% (no different from the national rate). Readmissions: 6.6%. Overall Care Compare rating: 4 of 5 stars. Nonprofit · Acute · 1196 beds
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Questions
How much does Medicare pay Christianacare for a knee or hip replacement?
In 2024 the average total payment to Christianacare for an inpatient hip or knee replacement stay was $16,994 (MS-DRG 470, 77 Medicare stays; Medicare's payment plus the patient's deductible and coinsurance), and the Medicare allowed amount averaged $13,004 per outpatient case (APC 5115, 1029 cases).
What is Christianacare's list price for a joint replacement?
The hospital's average list (chargemaster) price for an inpatient hip or knee replacement was $58,521, 3.4× 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 Christianacare?
Yes for Medicare facility payments. Delaware Outpatient Center for Surgery, an orthopedic surgery center 2.5 mi away, is paid about $9,288 by Medicare for a knee replacement (CPT 27447), $7,706 less than an inpatient stay at Christianacare. Not every patient is a surgery-center candidate.
How does Christianacare compare with other Delaware hospitals?
Christianacare's average total payment per Medicare stay is higher than 100% of the 1 Delaware hospitals that report inpatient hip or knee replacement.