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Manchester, NH 03103 · CMS Certification Number 300012. 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 Elliot Hospital
| Operation | Inpatient avg total payment Medicare + patient share | List price | List ÷ total | Outpatient Medicare allowed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hip or knee replacement | $15,629 | $55,558 | 3.6× | $12,682 |
| Shoulder replacement | $19,360 | $87,879 | 4.5× | $18,093 |
| Hip replacement after a fracture (DRG 522) | $15,846 | $54,780 | 3.5× | — |
Commercial negotiated rates (beta)
| MS-DRG 470 | Median across insurers | × Medicare total payment | Lowest–highest insurer | Insurers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hip or knee replacement | $24,206 | 1.5× | $23,780–$24,633 | 2 |
| Insurer | Median negotiated, MS-DRG 470 | × Medicare total payment | Plans |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elevance/Anthem/Empire | $24,633 | 1.6× | 1 |
| Cigna | $23,780 | 1.5× | 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% (no different from the national rate). Readmissions: 7.8%. Overall Care Compare rating: 2 of 5 stars. Nonprofit · Acute · 296 beds
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Questions
How much does Medicare pay Elliot Hospital for a knee or hip replacement?
In 2024 the average total payment to Elliot Hospital for an inpatient hip or knee replacement stay was $15,629 (MS-DRG 470, 56 Medicare stays; Medicare's payment plus the patient's deductible and coinsurance), and the Medicare allowed amount averaged $12,682 per outpatient case (APC 5115, 328 cases).
What is Elliot Hospital's list price for a joint replacement?
The hospital's average list (chargemaster) price for an inpatient hip or knee replacement was $55,558, 3.6× 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 Elliot Hospital?
Yes for Medicare facility payments. Elliot 1 Day Surgery Center, an orthopedic surgery center same ZIP away, is paid about $8,860 by Medicare for a knee replacement (CPT 27447), $6,769 less than an inpatient stay at Elliot Hospital. Not every patient is a surgery-center candidate.
How does Elliot Hospital compare with other New Hampshire hospitals?
Elliot Hospital's average total payment per Medicare stay is higher than 63% of the 8 New Hampshire hospitals that report inpatient hip or knee replacement.
What do commercial insurers pay Elliot Hospital 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 $24,206 across 2 insurers, ranging from $23,780 to $24,633.