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Baltimore, MD 21202 · CMS Certification Number 210008. 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 Mercy Medical Center Inc
| Operation | Inpatient avg total payment Medicare + patient share | List price | List ÷ total | Outpatient Medicare allowed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hip or knee replacement | $24,194 | $27,821 | 1.1× | — |
| Shoulder replacement | — | — | — | — |
Quality
Complications after hip or knee replacement: 5.3% (no different from the national rate). Readmissions: 6.3%. Overall Care Compare rating: 3 of 5 stars. Nonprofit · Acute · 285 beds
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Questions
How much does Medicare pay Mercy Medical Center Inc for a knee or hip replacement?
In 2024 the average total payment to Mercy Medical Center Inc for an inpatient hip or knee replacement stay was $24,194 (MS-DRG 470, 29 Medicare stays; Medicare's payment plus the patient's deductible and coinsurance).
What is Mercy Medical Center Inc's list price for a joint replacement?
The hospital's average list (chargemaster) price for an inpatient hip or knee replacement was $27,821, 1.1× the average total payment for a Medicare stay. 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 Mercy Medical Center Inc?
Yes for Medicare facility payments. South Baltimore County Medical Center ASC, an orthopedic surgery center 5.5 mi away, is paid about $8,953 by Medicare for a knee replacement (CPT 27447), $15,241 less than an inpatient stay at Mercy Medical Center Inc. Not every patient is a surgery-center candidate.
How does Mercy Medical Center Inc compare with other Maryland hospitals?
Mercy Medical Center Inc's average total payment per Medicare stay is lower than 72% of the 25 Maryland hospitals that report inpatient hip or knee replacement.