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Pittsfield, MA 01201 · CMS Certification Number 220046. 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 Berkshire Medical Center Inc - 1
| Operation | Inpatient paid | List price | List ÷ paid | Outpatient allowed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hip or knee replacement | $19,912 | $50,823 | 2.6× | $14,740 |
| Shoulder replacement | — | — | — | $20,967 |
| Hip replacement after a fracture (DRG 522) | $22,673 | $51,319 | 2.3× | — |
Quality
Complications after hip or knee replacement: 3.2% (no different from the national rate). Readmissions: 5.5%. Overall Care Compare rating: 4 of 5 stars. Nonprofit · Acute · 319 beds
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Questions
How much does Medicare pay Berkshire Medical Center Inc - 1 for a knee or hip replacement?
In 2024 Medicare paid Berkshire Medical Center Inc - 1 an average of $19,912 per inpatient hip or knee replacement stay (MS-DRG 470, 56 stays) and $14,740 per outpatient case (APC 5115, 172 cases).
What is Berkshire Medical Center Inc - 1's list price for a joint replacement?
The hospital's average list (chargemaster) price for an inpatient hip or knee replacement was $50,823, 2.6× what Medicare paid. Almost nobody pays the list price; it matters for uninsured bills and percent-of-charge contracts.
How does Berkshire Medical Center Inc - 1 compare with other Massachusetts hospitals?
Medicare paid Berkshire Medical Center Inc - 1 more than 72% of the 39 Massachusetts hospitals that report inpatient hip or knee replacement.