Price AtlasInteractive atlas · All states · techysurgeon.comMeritus Medical Center: what a joint replacement costs
Hagerstown, MD 21742 · CMS Certification Number 210001. 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 Meritus Medical Center
| Operation | Inpatient paid | List price | List ÷ paid | Outpatient allowed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hip or knee replacement | $25,015 | $27,250 | 1.1× | — |
| Shoulder replacement | — | — | — | — |
| Hip replacement after a fracture (DRG 522) | $20,874 | $22,663 | 1.1× | — |
Quality
Complications after hip or knee replacement: 4.3% (no different from the national rate). Readmissions: 5.2%. Overall Care Compare rating: 3 of 5 stars. Nonprofit · Acute · 271 beds
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Questions
How much does Medicare pay Meritus Medical Center for a knee or hip replacement?
In 2024 Medicare paid Meritus Medical Center an average of $25,015 per inpatient hip or knee replacement stay (MS-DRG 470, 12 stays).
What is Meritus Medical Center's list price for a joint replacement?
The hospital's average list (chargemaster) price for an inpatient hip or knee replacement was $27,250, 1.1× 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 Meritus Medical Center?
Yes for Medicare facility payments. Hagerstown Surgery Center, LLC, an orthopedic surgery center same ZIP away, is paid about $8,432 by Medicare for a knee replacement (CPT 27447), $16,583 less than an inpatient stay at Meritus Medical Center. Not every patient is a surgery-center candidate.
How does Meritus Medical Center compare with other Maryland hospitals?
Medicare paid Meritus Medical Center less than 60% of the 25 Maryland hospitals that report inpatient hip or knee replacement.