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Baltimore, MD 21224 · CMS Certification Number 210029. 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 Johns Hopkins Bayview Medical Center
| Operation | Inpatient avg total payment Medicare + patient share | List price | List ÷ total | Outpatient Medicare allowed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hip or knee replacement | $31,274 | $36,015 | 1.2× | — |
| Shoulder replacement | — | — | — | — |
| Hip replacement after a fracture (DRG 522) | $32,883 | $37,682 | 1.1× | — |
Quality
Complications after hip or knee replacement: 3.5% (no different from the national rate). Readmissions: 5.9%. Overall Care Compare rating: 3 of 5 stars. Nonprofit · Acute · 430 beds
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Questions
How much does Medicare pay Johns Hopkins Bayview Medical Center for a knee or hip replacement?
In 2024 the average total payment to Johns Hopkins Bayview Medical Center for an inpatient hip or knee replacement stay was $31,274 (MS-DRG 470, 23 Medicare stays; Medicare's payment plus the patient's deductible and coinsurance).
What is Johns Hopkins Bayview Medical Center's list price for a joint replacement?
The hospital's average list (chargemaster) price for an inpatient hip or knee replacement was $36,015, 1.2× 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 Johns Hopkins Bayview Medical Center?
Yes for Medicare facility payments. South Baltimore County Medical Center ASC, an orthopedic surgery center 7.8 mi away, is paid about $8,953 by Medicare for a knee replacement (CPT 27447), $22,321 less than an inpatient stay at Johns Hopkins Bayview Medical Center. Not every patient is a surgery-center candidate.
How does Johns Hopkins Bayview Medical Center compare with other Maryland hospitals?
Johns Hopkins Bayview Medical Center's average total payment per Medicare stay is higher than 76% of the 25 Maryland hospitals that report inpatient hip or knee replacement.