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Silver Spring, MD 20910 · CMS Certification Number 210004. 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 Holy Cross Hospital
| Operation | Inpatient paid | List price | List ÷ paid | Outpatient allowed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hip or knee replacement | $26,006 | $28,554 | 1.1× | — |
| Shoulder replacement | — | — | — | — |
| Hip replacement after a fracture (DRG 522) | $27,380 | $30,465 | 1.1× | — |
Quality
Complications after hip or knee replacement: 3.7% (no different from the national rate). Readmissions: 5.6%. Overall Care Compare rating: 2 of 5 stars. Nonprofit · Acute · 444 beds
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Questions
How much does Medicare pay Holy Cross Hospital for a knee or hip replacement?
In 2024 Medicare paid Holy Cross Hospital an average of $26,006 per inpatient hip or knee replacement stay (MS-DRG 470, 21 stays).
What is Holy Cross Hospital's list price for a joint replacement?
The hospital's average list (chargemaster) price for an inpatient hip or knee replacement was $28,554, 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 Holy Cross Hospital?
Yes for Medicare facility payments. Surgery Center of Chevy Chase,, an orthopedic surgery center 2.7 mi away, is paid about $8,884 by Medicare for a knee replacement (CPT 27447), $17,122 less than an inpatient stay at Holy Cross Hospital. Not every patient is a surgery-center candidate.
How does Holy Cross Hospital compare with other Maryland hospitals?
Medicare paid Holy Cross Hospital less than 56% of the 25 Maryland hospitals that report inpatient hip or knee replacement.