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Manchester, NH 03102 · CMS Certification Number 300034. 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 Catholic Medical Center
| Operation | Inpatient avg total payment Medicare + patient share | List price | List ÷ total | Outpatient Medicare allowed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hip or knee replacement | $14,322 | $87,755 | 6.1× | $12,510 |
| Shoulder replacement | — | — | — | $18,157 |
| Hip replacement after a fracture (DRG 522) | $15,787 | $70,946 | 4.5× | — |
Quality
Complications after hip or knee replacement: 3.7% (no different from the national rate). Readmissions: 5.8%. Overall Care Compare rating: 4 of 5 stars. Nonprofit · Acute · 330 beds
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Questions
How much does Medicare pay Catholic Medical Center for a knee or hip replacement?
In 2024 the average total payment to Catholic Medical Center for an inpatient hip or knee replacement stay was $14,322 (MS-DRG 470, 17 Medicare stays; Medicare's payment plus the patient's deductible and coinsurance), and the Medicare allowed amount averaged $12,510 per outpatient case (APC 5115, 104 cases).
What is Catholic Medical Center's list price for a joint replacement?
The hospital's average list (chargemaster) price for an inpatient hip or knee replacement was $87,755, 6.1× 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 Catholic Medical Center?
Yes for Medicare facility payments. Ambulatory Surgery Center, an orthopedic surgery center 2.6 mi away, is paid about $8,860 by Medicare for a knee replacement (CPT 27447), $5,462 less than an inpatient stay at Catholic Medical Center. Not every patient is a surgery-center candidate.
How does Catholic Medical Center compare with other New Hampshire hospitals?
Catholic Medical Center's average total payment per Medicare stay is lower than 75% of the 8 New Hampshire hospitals that report inpatient hip or knee replacement.