Price AtlasInteractive atlas · All states · techysurgeon.comSuburban Hospital: what a joint replacement costs
Bethesda, MD 20814 · CMS Certification Number 210022. 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 Suburban Hospital
| Operation | Inpatient paid | List price | List ÷ paid | Outpatient allowed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hip or knee replacement | $20,521 | $22,938 | 1.1× | — |
| Shoulder replacement | — | — | — | — |
| Hip replacement after a fracture (DRG 522) | $21,273 | $24,332 | 1.1× | — |
Quality
Complications after hip or knee replacement: 3.9% (no different from the national rate). Readmissions: 5.2%. Overall Care Compare rating: 4 of 5 stars. Nonprofit · Acute · 229 beds
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Questions
How much does Medicare pay Suburban Hospital for a knee or hip replacement?
In 2024 Medicare paid Suburban Hospital an average of $20,521 per inpatient hip or knee replacement stay (MS-DRG 470, 65 stays).
What is Suburban Hospital's list price for a joint replacement?
The hospital's average list (chargemaster) price for an inpatient hip or knee replacement was $22,938, 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 Suburban Hospital?
Yes for Medicare facility payments. Bethesda Chevy Chase Surgery Center, LLC, an orthopedic surgery center same ZIP away, is paid about $8,884 by Medicare for a knee replacement (CPT 27447), $11,637 less than an inpatient stay at Suburban Hospital. Not every patient is a surgery-center candidate.
How does Suburban Hospital compare with other Maryland hospitals?
Medicare paid Suburban Hospital less than 88% of the 25 Maryland hospitals that report inpatient hip or knee replacement.