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Lawrence, MA 01842 · CMS Certification Number 220010. 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 Lawrence General Hospital
| Operation | Inpatient avg total payment Medicare + patient share | List price | List ÷ total | Outpatient Medicare allowed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hip or knee replacement | $17,975 | $41,371 | 2.3× | $14,110 |
| Shoulder replacement | — | — | — | $19,966 |
| Hip replacement after a fracture (DRG 522) | $20,052 | $41,201 | 2.1× | — |
Quality
Complications after hip or knee replacement: 4.3% (no different from the national rate). Readmissions: 6.2%. Overall Care Compare rating: 2 of 5 stars. Nonprofit · Acute · 189 beds
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Questions
How much does Medicare pay Lawrence General Hospital for a knee or hip replacement?
In 2024 the average total payment to Lawrence General Hospital for an inpatient hip or knee replacement stay was $17,975 (MS-DRG 470, 15 Medicare stays; Medicare's payment plus the patient's deductible and coinsurance), and the Medicare allowed amount averaged $14,110 per outpatient case (APC 5115, 73 cases).
What is Lawrence General Hospital's list price for a joint replacement?
The hospital's average list (chargemaster) price for an inpatient hip or knee replacement was $41,371, 2.3× 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 Lawrence General Hospital?
Yes for Medicare facility payments. North Atlantic Surgical Suites LLC, an orthopedic surgery center 6.6 mi away, is paid about $9,066 by Medicare for a knee replacement (CPT 27447), $8,909 less than an inpatient stay at Lawrence General Hospital. Not every patient is a surgery-center candidate.
How does Lawrence General Hospital compare with other Massachusetts hospitals?
Lawrence General Hospital's average total payment per Medicare stay is higher than 59% of the 39 Massachusetts hospitals that report inpatient hip or knee replacement.