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La Plata, MD 20646 · CMS Certification Number 210035. 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 University of Md Charles Regional Medical Center
| Operation | Inpatient avg total payment Medicare + patient share | List price | List ÷ total | Outpatient Medicare allowed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hip or knee replacement | $34,608 | $32,499 | 0.9× | — |
| Shoulder replacement | — | — | — | — |
| Hip replacement after a fracture (DRG 522) | $35,747 | $32,740 | 0.9× | — |
Quality
Complications after hip or knee replacement: 4.3% (no different from the national rate). Readmissions: 5.5%. Overall Care Compare rating: 3 of 5 stars. Nonprofit · Acute · 131 beds
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Questions
How much does Medicare pay University of Md Charles Regional Medical Center for a knee or hip replacement?
In 2024 the average total payment to University of Md Charles Regional Medical Center for an inpatient hip or knee replacement stay was $34,608 (MS-DRG 470, 15 Medicare stays; Medicare's payment plus the patient's deductible and coinsurance).
What is University of Md Charles Regional Medical Center's list price for a joint replacement?
The hospital's average list (chargemaster) price for an inpatient hip or knee replacement was $32,499, 0.9× 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 University of Md Charles Regional Medical Center?
Yes for Medicare facility payments. Charles Regional Surgical Center, LLC, an orthopedic surgery center same ZIP away, is paid about $9,158 by Medicare for a knee replacement (CPT 27447), $25,450 less than an inpatient stay at University of Md Charles Regional Medical Center. Not every patient is a surgery-center candidate.
How does University of Md Charles Regional Medical Center compare with other Maryland hospitals?
University of Md Charles Regional Medical Center's average total payment per Medicare stay is higher than 88% of the 25 Maryland hospitals that report inpatient hip or knee replacement.