Price AtlasInteractive atlas · All states · techysurgeon.comSarasota Memorial Hospital: what a joint replacement costs
Sarasota, FL 34239 · CMS Certification Number 100087. 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 Sarasota Memorial Hospital
| Operation | Inpatient paid | List price | List ÷ paid | Outpatient allowed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hip or knee replacement | $14,230 | $107,258 | 7.5× | $11,741 |
| Shoulder replacement | $19,452 | $181,795 | 9.3× | $16,845 |
| Hip replacement after a fracture (DRG 522) | $15,558 | $115,094 | 7.4× | — |
Quality
Complications after hip or knee replacement: 2.9% (no different from the national rate). Readmissions: 6.1%. Overall Care Compare rating: 5 of 5 stars. Government · Acute · 897 beds
Florida has a certificate-of-need program that does not cover surgery centers.
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Questions
How much does Medicare pay Sarasota Memorial Hospital for a knee or hip replacement?
In 2024 Medicare paid Sarasota Memorial Hospital an average of $14,230 per inpatient hip or knee replacement stay (MS-DRG 470, 253 stays) and $11,741 per outpatient case (APC 5115, 719 cases).
What is Sarasota Memorial Hospital's list price for a joint replacement?
The hospital's average list (chargemaster) price for an inpatient hip or knee replacement was $107,258, 7.5× 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 Sarasota Memorial Hospital?
Yes for Medicare facility payments. Laser & Surgical Services at Center for Sight, LLC, an orthopedic surgery center same ZIP away, is paid about $8,669 by Medicare for a knee replacement (CPT 27447), $5,561 less than an inpatient stay at Sarasota Memorial Hospital. Not every patient is a surgery-center candidate.
How does Sarasota Memorial Hospital compare with other Florida hospitals?
Medicare paid Sarasota Memorial Hospital less than 64% of the 88 Florida hospitals that report inpatient hip or knee replacement.