Price AtlasInteractive atlas · All states · techysurgeon.comSt Patrick Hospital: what a joint replacement costs
Missoula, MT 59806 · CMS Certification Number 270014. 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 Patrick Hospital
| Operation | Inpatient paid | List price | List ÷ paid | Outpatient allowed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hip or knee replacement | — | — | — | $12,322 |
| Shoulder replacement | $19,524 | $61,717 | 3.2× | $17,193 |
| Hip replacement after a fracture (DRG 522) | $17,977 | $51,015 | 2.8× | — |
Quality
Complications after hip or knee replacement: 4.3% (no different from the national rate). Readmissions: 6%. Overall Care Compare rating: 5 of 5 stars. Nonprofit · Acute · 253 beds
Montana has a certificate-of-need program that does not cover surgery centers.
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Questions
How much does Medicare pay St Patrick Hospital for a knee or hip replacement?
Medicare allowed an average of $12,322 per outpatient hip or knee replacement case (APC 5115, 252 cases) in 2024. Inpatient stays were too few to report.
Is a knee replacement cheaper at a surgery center near St Patrick Hospital?
Yes for Medicare facility payments. Providence Surgery Center LLC, an orthopedic surgery center 4.3 mi away, is paid about $8,636 by Medicare for a knee replacement (CPT 27447). Not every patient is a surgery-center candidate.