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Pocatello, ID 83201 · CMS Certification Number 130028. 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 Portneuf Medical Center
| Operation | Inpatient avg total payment Medicare + patient share | List price | List ÷ total | Outpatient Medicare allowed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hip or knee replacement | $19,633 | $148,842 | 7.6× | $12,418 |
| Shoulder replacement | — | — | — | $17,921 |
Quality
Complications after hip or knee replacement: 5% (no different from the national rate). Readmissions: 5.4%. Overall Care Compare rating: 4 of 5 stars. For-profit · Acute · 187 beds
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Questions
How much does Medicare pay Portneuf Medical Center for a knee or hip replacement?
In 2024 the average total payment to Portneuf Medical Center for an inpatient hip or knee replacement stay was $19,633 (MS-DRG 470, 13 Medicare stays; Medicare's payment plus the patient's deductible and coinsurance), and the Medicare allowed amount averaged $12,418 per outpatient case (APC 5115, 89 cases).
What is Portneuf Medical Center's list price for a joint replacement?
The hospital's average list (chargemaster) price for an inpatient hip or knee replacement was $148,842, 7.6× 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 Portneuf Medical Center compare with other Idaho hospitals?
Portneuf Medical Center's average total payment per Medicare stay is higher than 100% of the 7 Idaho hospitals that report inpatient hip or knee replacement.