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Bel Air, MD 21014 · CMS Certification Number 210049. 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 Upper Chesapeake Medical Center
| Operation | Inpatient paid | List price | List ÷ paid | Outpatient allowed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hip or knee replacement | $31,995 | $35,355 | 1.1× | — |
| Shoulder replacement | — | — | — | — |
| Hip replacement after a fracture (DRG 522) | $25,807 | $28,548 | 1.1× | — |
Quality
Complications after hip or knee replacement: 4.3% (no different from the national rate). Readmissions: 6.1%. Overall Care Compare rating: 2 of 5 stars. Nonprofit · Acute · 219 beds
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Questions
How much does Medicare pay University of Md Upper Chesapeake Medical Center for a knee or hip replacement?
In 2024 Medicare paid University of Md Upper Chesapeake Medical Center an average of $31,995 per inpatient hip or knee replacement stay (MS-DRG 470, 17 stays).
What is University of Md Upper Chesapeake Medical Center's list price for a joint replacement?
The hospital's average list (chargemaster) price for an inpatient hip or knee replacement was $35,355, 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 University of Md Upper Chesapeake Medical Center?
Yes for Medicare facility payments. Um Chesapeake Surgery Center, LLC, an orthopedic surgery center same ZIP away, is paid about $8,953 by Medicare for a knee replacement (CPT 27447), $23,042 less than an inpatient stay at University of Md Upper Chesapeake Medical Center. Not every patient is a surgery-center candidate.
How does University of Md Upper Chesapeake Medical Center compare with other Maryland hospitals?
Medicare paid University of Md Upper Chesapeake Medical Center more than 80% of the 25 Maryland hospitals that report inpatient hip or knee replacement.