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Washington, DC 20007 · CMS Certification Number 090004. 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 Medstar Georgetown University Hospital
| Operation | Inpatient paid | List price | List ÷ paid | Outpatient allowed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hip or knee replacement | $23,223 | $90,451 | 3.9× | $13,045 |
| Shoulder replacement | — | — | — | $18,443 |
| Hip replacement after a fracture (DRG 522) | $26,302 | $98,831 | 3.8× | — |
Quality
Complications after hip or knee replacement: 3.6% (no different from the national rate). Readmissions: 5.5%. Overall Care Compare rating: 3 of 5 stars. For-profit · Acute · 535 beds
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Questions
How much does Medicare pay Medstar Georgetown University Hospital for a knee or hip replacement?
In 2024 Medicare paid Medstar Georgetown University Hospital an average of $23,223 per inpatient hip or knee replacement stay (MS-DRG 470, 28 stays) and $13,045 per outpatient case (APC 5115, 241 cases).
What is Medstar Georgetown University Hospital's list price for a joint replacement?
The hospital's average list (chargemaster) price for an inpatient hip or knee replacement was $90,451, 3.9× 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 Medstar Georgetown University Hospital?
Yes for Medicare facility payments. Medstar Surgery Center at Lafayette Centre, an orthopedic surgery center 2.7 mi away, is paid about $9,158 by Medicare for a knee replacement (CPT 27447), $14,065 less than an inpatient stay at Medstar Georgetown University Hospital. Not every patient is a surgery-center candidate.
How does Medstar Georgetown University Hospital compare with other District of Columbia hospitals?
Medicare paid Medstar Georgetown University Hospital more than 100% of the 4 District of Columbia hospitals that report inpatient hip or knee replacement.