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Elkton, MD 21921 · CMS Certification Number 210032. 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 Union Hospital of Cecil County
| Operation | Inpatient avg total payment Medicare + patient share | List price | List ÷ total | Outpatient Medicare allowed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hip or knee replacement | $42,205 | $47,819 | 1.1× | — |
| Shoulder replacement | — | — | — | — |
| Hip replacement after a fracture (DRG 522) | $36,640 | $41,047 | 1.1× | — |
Quality
Complications after hip or knee replacement: 4.2% (no different from the national rate). Readmissions: 5.9%. Overall Care Compare rating: 4 of 5 stars. Nonprofit · Acute · 166 beds
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Questions
How much does Medicare pay Union Hospital of Cecil County for a knee or hip replacement?
In 2024 the average total payment to Union Hospital of Cecil County for an inpatient hip or knee replacement stay was $42,205 (MS-DRG 470, 12 Medicare stays; Medicare's payment plus the patient's deductible and coinsurance).
What is Union Hospital of Cecil County's list price for a joint replacement?
The hospital's average list (chargemaster) price for an inpatient hip or knee replacement was $47,819, 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 Union Hospital of Cecil County?
Yes for Medicare facility payments. Upper Bay Surgery Center, LLC, an orthopedic surgery center same ZIP away, is paid about $9,288 by Medicare for a knee replacement (CPT 27447), $32,917 less than an inpatient stay at Union Hospital of Cecil County. Not every patient is a surgery-center candidate.
How does Union Hospital of Cecil County compare with other Maryland hospitals?
Union Hospital of Cecil County's average total payment per Medicare stay is higher than 100% of the 25 Maryland hospitals that report inpatient hip or knee replacement.