Price AtlasInteractive atlas · All states · techysurgeon.comEmerson Hospital -: what a joint replacement costs
W Concord, MA 01742 · CMS Certification Number 220084. 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 Emerson Hospital -
| Operation | Inpatient paid | List price | List ÷ paid | Outpatient allowed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hip or knee replacement | $15,191 | $38,269 | 2.5× | $14,110 |
| Shoulder replacement | — | — | — | $19,966 |
| Hip replacement after a fracture (DRG 522) | $15,943 | $41,022 | 2.6× | — |
Quality
Complications after hip or knee replacement: 3.7% (no different from the national rate). Readmissions: 5.1%. Overall Care Compare rating: 5 of 5 stars. Nonprofit · Acute · 149 beds
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Questions
How much does Medicare pay Emerson Hospital - for a knee or hip replacement?
In 2024 Medicare paid Emerson Hospital - an average of $15,191 per inpatient hip or knee replacement stay (MS-DRG 470, 11 stays) and $14,110 per outpatient case (APC 5115, 170 cases).
What is Emerson Hospital -'s list price for a joint replacement?
The hospital's average list (chargemaster) price for an inpatient hip or knee replacement was $38,269, 2.5× 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 Emerson Hospital -?
Yes for Medicare facility payments. Boston Out-Patient Surgical Suites, LLC, an orthopedic surgery center 7.1 mi away, is paid about $9,266 by Medicare for a knee replacement (CPT 27447), $5,925 less than an inpatient stay at Emerson Hospital -. Not every patient is a surgery-center candidate.
How does Emerson Hospital - compare with other Massachusetts hospitals?
Medicare paid Emerson Hospital - less than 95% of the 39 Massachusetts hospitals that report inpatient hip or knee replacement.