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Beverly, MA 01915 · CMS Certification Number 220033. 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 Beverly Hospital Corporation
| Operation | Inpatient avg total payment Medicare + patient share | List price | List ÷ total | Outpatient Medicare allowed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hip or knee replacement | $16,152 | $22,194 | 1.4× | $13,913 |
| Shoulder replacement | $20,430 | $36,552 | 1.8× | $19,966 |
| Hip replacement after a fracture (DRG 522) | $18,603 | $35,487 | 1.9× | — |
Commercial negotiated rates (beta)
| MS-DRG 470 | Median across insurers | × Medicare total payment | Lowest–highest insurer | Insurers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hip or knee replacement | $17,842 | 1.1× | — | 1 |
| Insurer | Median negotiated, MS-DRG 470 | × Medicare total payment | Plans |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elevance/Anthem/Empire | $17,842 | 1.1× | 1 |
From the hospital's price-transparency file (2026-04-01); commercial plans, dollar-amount contracts only.
From the hospital's price-transparency file (2026-04-01); commercial plans, dollar-amount contracts only.
Quality
Complications after hip or knee replacement: 3.6% (no different from the national rate). Readmissions: 6.7%. Overall Care Compare rating: 3 of 5 stars. Nonprofit · Acute · 283 beds
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Questions
How much does Medicare pay Beverly Hospital Corporation for a knee or hip replacement?
In 2024 the average total payment to Beverly Hospital Corporation for an inpatient hip or knee replacement stay was $16,152 (MS-DRG 470, 195 Medicare stays; Medicare's payment plus the patient's deductible and coinsurance), and the Medicare allowed amount averaged $13,913 per outpatient case (APC 5115, 159 cases).
What is Beverly Hospital Corporation's list price for a joint replacement?
The hospital's average list (chargemaster) price for an inpatient hip or knee replacement was $22,194, 1.4× 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 Beverly Hospital Corporation?
Yes for Medicare facility payments. Northeast Ambulatory Center, Inc, an orthopedic surgery center 13.5 mi away, is paid about $9,266 by Medicare for a knee replacement (CPT 27447), $6,886 less than an inpatient stay at Beverly Hospital Corporation. Not every patient is a surgery-center candidate.
How does Beverly Hospital Corporation compare with other Massachusetts hospitals?
Beverly Hospital Corporation's average total payment per Medicare stay is lower than 67% of the 39 Massachusetts hospitals that report inpatient hip or knee replacement.
What do commercial insurers pay Beverly Hospital Corporation for a hip or knee replacement?
From the hospital's own price-transparency file, commercial plans' negotiated rates for MS-DRG 470 have a median of $17,842 across 1 insurer.