Price AtlasInteractive atlas · All states · techysurgeon.comTampa General Hospital: what a joint replacement costs
Tampa, FL 33606 · CMS Certification Number 100128. 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 Tampa General Hospital
| Operation | Inpatient paid | List price | List ÷ paid | Outpatient allowed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hip or knee replacement | $17,952 | $138,626 | 7.7× | $11,906 |
| Shoulder replacement | $23,615 | $240,330 | 10.2× | $16,845 |
| Hip replacement after a fracture (DRG 522) | $19,879 | $171,319 | 8.6× | — |
Quality
Complications after hip or knee replacement: 3.5% (no different from the national rate). Readmissions: 5.4%. Overall Care Compare rating: 3 of 5 stars. Nonprofit · Acute · 1096 beds
Florida has a certificate-of-need program that does not cover surgery centers.
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Questions
How much does Medicare pay Tampa General Hospital for a knee or hip replacement?
In 2024 Medicare paid Tampa General Hospital an average of $17,952 per inpatient hip or knee replacement stay (MS-DRG 470, 37 stays) and $11,906 per outpatient case (APC 5115, 376 cases).
What is Tampa General Hospital's list price for a joint replacement?
The hospital's average list (chargemaster) price for an inpatient hip or knee replacement was $138,626, 7.7× 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 Tampa General Hospital?
Yes for Medicare facility payments. Advanced Surgery Center of Tampa, an orthopedic surgery center same ZIP away, is paid about $8,501 by Medicare for a knee replacement (CPT 27447), $9,451 less than an inpatient stay at Tampa General Hospital. Not every patient is a surgery-center candidate.
How does Tampa General Hospital compare with other Florida hospitals?
Medicare paid Tampa General Hospital more than 88% of the 88 Florida hospitals that report inpatient hip or knee replacement.