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Boston, MA 02215 · CMS Certification Number 220086. 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 Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center
| Operation | Inpatient avg total payment Medicare + patient share | List price | List ÷ total | Outpatient Medicare allowed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hip or knee replacement | $23,807 | $39,399 | 1.7× | $14,110 |
| Shoulder replacement | $30,336 | $41,182 | 1.4× | $19,966 |
| Hip replacement after a fracture (DRG 522) | $28,908 | $48,770 | 1.7× | — |
Commercial negotiated rates (beta)
| MS-DRG 470 | Median across insurers | × Medicare total payment | Lowest–highest insurer | Insurers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hip or knee replacement | $19,208 | 0.8× | — | 1 |
| Insurer | Median negotiated, MS-DRG 470 | × Medicare total payment | Plans |
|---|---|---|---|
| MultiPlan/PHCS (rental network) | $38,154 | 1.6× | 1 |
| Elevance/Anthem/Empire | $19,208 | 0.8× | 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: 4.5% (no different from the national rate). Readmissions: 6.7%. Overall Care Compare rating: 3 of 5 stars. Nonprofit · Acute · 597 beds
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Questions
How much does Medicare pay Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center for a knee or hip replacement?
In 2024 the average total payment to Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center for an inpatient hip or knee replacement stay was $23,807 (MS-DRG 470, 81 Medicare stays; Medicare's payment plus the patient's deductible and coinsurance), and the Medicare allowed amount averaged $14,110 per outpatient case (APC 5115, 51 cases).
What is Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center's list price for a joint replacement?
The hospital's average list (chargemaster) price for an inpatient hip or knee replacement was $39,399, 1.7× 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 Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center?
Yes for Medicare facility payments. Shields Surgery Center, an orthopedic surgery center 5.3 mi away, is paid about $9,266 by Medicare for a knee replacement (CPT 27447), $14,541 less than an inpatient stay at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center. Not every patient is a surgery-center candidate.
How does Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center compare with other Massachusetts hospitals?
Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center's average total payment per Medicare stay is higher than 90% of the 39 Massachusetts hospitals that report inpatient hip or knee replacement.
What do commercial insurers pay Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center 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 $19,208 across 1 insurer.