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Worcester, MA 01608 · CMS Certification Number 220176. 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 St Vincent Hospital
| Operation | Inpatient avg total payment Medicare + patient share | List price | List ÷ total | Outpatient Medicare allowed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hip or knee replacement | $20,826 | $124,798 | 6.0× | $13,950 |
| Shoulder replacement | — | — | — | $19,966 |
Quality
Complications after hip or knee replacement: 4.2% (no different from the national rate). Readmissions: 4.4%. Overall Care Compare rating: 2 of 5 stars. For-profit · Acute · 283 beds
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Questions
How much does Medicare pay St Vincent Hospital for a knee or hip replacement?
In 2024 the average total payment to St Vincent Hospital for an inpatient hip or knee replacement stay was $20,826 (MS-DRG 470, 50 Medicare stays; Medicare's payment plus the patient's deductible and coinsurance), and the Medicare allowed amount averaged $13,950 per outpatient case (APC 5115, 153 cases).
What is St Vincent Hospital's list price for a joint replacement?
The hospital's average list (chargemaster) price for an inpatient hip or knee replacement was $124,798, 6.0× 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 St Vincent Hospital?
Yes for Medicare facility payments. Worcester Surgical Center, Inc, an orthopedic surgery center 2.0 mi away, is paid about $9,380 by Medicare for a knee replacement (CPT 27447), $11,446 less than an inpatient stay at St Vincent Hospital. Not every patient is a surgery-center candidate.
How does St Vincent Hospital compare with other Massachusetts hospitals?
St Vincent Hospital's average total payment per Medicare stay is higher than 77% of the 39 Massachusetts hospitals that report inpatient hip or knee replacement.