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Taunton, MA 02780 · CMS Certification Number 220073. 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 Brown University Health Morton Hospital
| Operation | Inpatient paid | List price | List ÷ paid | Outpatient allowed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hip or knee replacement | $15,756 | $35,614 | 2.3× | $13,852 |
| Shoulder replacement | — | — | — | — |
| Hip replacement after a fracture (DRG 522) | $17,686 | $35,897 | 2.0× | — |
Quality
Complications after hip or knee replacement: 4% (no different from the national rate). Readmissions: 6%. Overall Care Compare rating: 1 of 5 stars. For-profit · Acute · 133 beds
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Questions
How much does Medicare pay Brown University Health Morton Hospital for a knee or hip replacement?
In 2024 Medicare paid Brown University Health Morton Hospital an average of $15,756 per inpatient hip or knee replacement stay (MS-DRG 470, 54 stays) and $13,852 per outpatient case (APC 5115, 97 cases).
What is Brown University Health Morton Hospital's list price for a joint replacement?
The hospital's average list (chargemaster) price for an inpatient hip or knee replacement was $35,614, 2.3× 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 Brown University Health Morton Hospital?
Yes for Medicare facility payments. Same Day Surgiclinic, an orthopedic surgery center 12.6 mi away, is paid about $9,054 by Medicare for a knee replacement (CPT 27447), $6,702 less than an inpatient stay at Brown University Health Morton Hospital. Not every patient is a surgery-center candidate.
How does Brown University Health Morton Hospital compare with other Massachusetts hospitals?
Medicare paid Brown University Health Morton Hospital less than 79% of the 39 Massachusetts hospitals that report inpatient hip or knee replacement.