Price AtlasInteractive atlas · All states · techysurgeon.comMount Auburn Hospital: what a joint replacement costs
Cambridge, MA 02138 · CMS Certification Number 220002. 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 Mount Auburn Hospital
| Operation | Inpatient paid | List price | List ÷ paid | Outpatient allowed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hip or knee replacement | $19,315 | $26,689 | 1.4× | $13,915 |
| Shoulder replacement | — | — | — | $19,966 |
| Hip replacement after a fracture (DRG 522) | $22,054 | $29,464 | 1.3× | — |
Quality
Complications after hip or knee replacement: 4% (no different from the national rate). Readmissions: 5.5%. Overall Care Compare rating: 4 of 5 stars. Nonprofit · Acute · 217 beds
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Questions
How much does Medicare pay Mount Auburn Hospital for a knee or hip replacement?
In 2024 Medicare paid Mount Auburn Hospital an average of $19,315 per inpatient hip or knee replacement stay (MS-DRG 470, 45 stays) and $13,915 per outpatient case (APC 5115, 64 cases).
What is Mount Auburn Hospital's list price for a joint replacement?
The hospital's average list (chargemaster) price for an inpatient hip or knee replacement was $26,689, 1.4× 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 Mount Auburn Hospital?
Yes for Medicare facility payments. Shields Surgery Center, an orthopedic surgery center 3.4 mi away, is paid about $9,266 by Medicare for a knee replacement (CPT 27447), $10,049 less than an inpatient stay at Mount Auburn Hospital. Not every patient is a surgery-center candidate.
How does Mount Auburn Hospital compare with other Massachusetts hospitals?
Medicare paid Mount Auburn Hospital more than 67% of the 39 Massachusetts hospitals that report inpatient hip or knee replacement.