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Dover, NH 03820 · CMS Certification Number 300018. 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 Wentworth-Douglass Hospital
| Operation | Inpatient paid | List price | List ÷ paid | Outpatient allowed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hip or knee replacement | $14,046 | $80,670 | 5.7× | $12,464 |
| Shoulder replacement | — | — | — | $17,305 |
| Hip replacement after a fracture (DRG 522) | $19,115 | $80,489 | 4.2× | — |
Quality
Complications after hip or knee replacement: 3.5% (no different from the national rate). Readmissions: 5.9%. Overall Care Compare rating: 4 of 5 stars. Nonprofit · Acute · 178 beds
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Questions
How much does Medicare pay Wentworth-Douglass Hospital for a knee or hip replacement?
In 2024 Medicare paid Wentworth-Douglass Hospital an average of $14,046 per inpatient hip or knee replacement stay (MS-DRG 470, 45 stays) and $12,464 per outpatient case (APC 5115, 162 cases).
What is Wentworth-Douglass Hospital's list price for a joint replacement?
The hospital's average list (chargemaster) price for an inpatient hip or knee replacement was $80,670, 5.7× 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 Wentworth-Douglass Hospital?
Yes for Medicare facility payments. Wentworth Surgery Center, LLC, an orthopedic surgery center 4.6 mi away, is paid about $9,066 by Medicare for a knee replacement (CPT 27447), $4,980 less than an inpatient stay at Wentworth-Douglass Hospital. Not every patient is a surgery-center candidate.
How does Wentworth-Douglass Hospital compare with other New Hampshire hospitals?
Medicare paid Wentworth-Douglass Hospital less than 88% of the 8 New Hampshire hospitals that report inpatient hip or knee replacement.