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Boston, MA 02118 · CMS Certification Number 220031. 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 Boston Medical Center Corporation-
| Operation | Inpatient avg total payment Medicare + patient share | List price | List ÷ total | Outpatient Medicare allowed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hip or knee replacement | $29,796 | $51,677 | 1.7× | $13,879 |
| Shoulder replacement | — | — | — | $18,438 |
| Hip replacement after a fracture (DRG 522) | $32,130 | $78,354 | 2.4× | — |
Quality
Complications after hip or knee replacement: 3.7% (no different from the national rate). Readmissions: 5.1%. Overall Care Compare rating: 3 of 5 stars. Nonprofit · Acute · 441 beds
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Questions
How much does Medicare pay Boston Medical Center Corporation- for a knee or hip replacement?
In 2024 the average total payment to Boston Medical Center Corporation- for an inpatient hip or knee replacement stay was $29,796 (MS-DRG 470, 16 Medicare stays; Medicare's payment plus the patient's deductible and coinsurance), and the Medicare allowed amount averaged $13,879 per outpatient case (APC 5115, 54 cases).
What is Boston Medical Center Corporation-'s list price for a joint replacement?
The hospital's average list (chargemaster) price for an inpatient hip or knee replacement was $51,677, 1.7× 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 Boston Medical Center Corporation-?
Yes for Medicare facility payments. Shields Surgery Center, an orthopedic surgery center 6.2 mi away, is paid about $9,266 by Medicare for a knee replacement (CPT 27447), $20,530 less than an inpatient stay at Boston Medical Center Corporation-. Not every patient is a surgery-center candidate.
How does Boston Medical Center Corporation- compare with other Massachusetts hospitals?
Boston Medical Center Corporation-'s average total payment per Medicare stay is higher than 100% of the 39 Massachusetts hospitals that report inpatient hip or knee replacement.