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Attleboro, MA 02703 · CMS Certification Number 220008. 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 Sturdy Memorial Hospital
| Operation | Inpatient paid | List price | List ÷ paid | Outpatient allowed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hip or knee replacement | $15,538 | $44,956 | 2.9× | $13,921 |
| Shoulder replacement | — | — | — | $19,966 |
| Hip replacement after a fracture (DRG 522) | $16,610 | $46,196 | 2.8× | — |
Quality
Complications after hip or knee replacement: 5.1% (no different from the national rate). Readmissions: 5.7%. Overall Care Compare rating: 3 of 5 stars. Nonprofit · Acute · 126 beds
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Questions
How much does Medicare pay Sturdy Memorial Hospital for a knee or hip replacement?
In 2024 Medicare paid Sturdy Memorial Hospital an average of $15,538 per inpatient hip or knee replacement stay (MS-DRG 470, 29 stays) and $13,921 per outpatient case (APC 5115, 132 cases).
What is Sturdy Memorial Hospital's list price for a joint replacement?
The hospital's average list (chargemaster) price for an inpatient hip or knee replacement was $44,956, 2.9× 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 Sturdy Memorial Hospital?
Yes for Medicare facility payments. University Orthopedics East Bay Surgery Center, an orthopedic surgery center 9.0 mi away, is paid about $9,054 by Medicare for a knee replacement (CPT 27447), $6,484 less than an inpatient stay at Sturdy Memorial Hospital. Not every patient is a surgery-center candidate.
How does Sturdy Memorial Hospital compare with other Massachusetts hospitals?
Medicare paid Sturdy Memorial Hospital less than 87% of the 39 Massachusetts hospitals that report inpatient hip or knee replacement.