Price AtlasInteractive atlas · All states · techysurgeon.comSt Joseph Hospital: what a joint replacement costs
Bangor, ME 04401 · CMS Certification Number 200001. 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 St Joseph Hospital
| Operation | Inpatient avg total payment Medicare + patient share | List price | List ÷ total | Outpatient Medicare allowed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hip or knee replacement | — | — | — | $11,077 |
| Shoulder replacement | — | — | — | $15,959 |
| Hip replacement after a fracture (DRG 522) | $19,746 | $63,217 | 3.2× | — |
Quality
Complications after hip or knee replacement: 5.7% (no different from the national rate). Readmissions: 5.6%. Overall Care Compare rating: 3 of 5 stars. Nonprofit · Acute · 112 beds
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Questions
How much does Medicare pay St Joseph Hospital for a knee or hip replacement?
The Medicare allowed amount averaged $11,077 per outpatient hip or knee replacement case (APC 5115, 143 cases) in 2024. Inpatient stays were too few to report.
Is a knee replacement cheaper at a surgery center near St Joseph Hospital?
Yes for Medicare facility payments. Downeast Surgery Center, an orthopedic surgery center same ZIP away, is paid about $8,669 by Medicare for a knee replacement (CPT 27447). Not every patient is a surgery-center candidate.