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Springfield, MA 01199 · CMS Certification Number 220077. 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 Baystate Medical Center
| Operation | Inpatient avg total payment Medicare + patient share | List price | List ÷ total | Outpatient Medicare allowed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hip or knee replacement | $20,083 | $39,655 | 2.0× | $14,026 |
| Shoulder replacement | $26,254 | $47,592 | 1.8× | $19,846 |
| Hip replacement after a fracture (DRG 522) | $22,425 | $40,508 | 1.8× | — |
Quality
Complications after hip or knee replacement: 4.1% (no different from the national rate). Readmissions: 5.9%. Overall Care Compare rating: 2 of 5 stars. Nonprofit · Acute · 716 beds
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Questions
How much does Medicare pay Baystate Medical Center for a knee or hip replacement?
In 2024 the average total payment to Baystate Medical Center for an inpatient hip or knee replacement stay was $20,083 (MS-DRG 470, 192 Medicare stays; Medicare's payment plus the patient's deductible and coinsurance), and the Medicare allowed amount averaged $14,026 per outpatient case (APC 5115, 741 cases).
What is Baystate Medical Center's list price for a joint replacement?
The hospital's average list (chargemaster) price for an inpatient hip or knee replacement was $39,655, 2.0× 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 Baystate Medical Center?
Yes for Medicare facility payments. Baystate New England Orthopedic Surgery Center, an orthopedic surgery center 0.2 mi away, is paid about $8,827 by Medicare for a knee replacement (CPT 27447), $11,256 less than an inpatient stay at Baystate Medical Center. Not every patient is a surgery-center candidate.
How does Baystate Medical Center compare with other Massachusetts hospitals?
Baystate Medical Center's average total payment per Medicare stay is higher than 74% of the 39 Massachusetts hospitals that report inpatient hip or knee replacement.