Price AtlasInteractive atlas · All states · techysurgeon.comValley Hospital: what a joint replacement costs
Paramus, NJ 07652 · CMS Certification Number 310012. 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 Valley Hospital
| Operation | Inpatient avg total payment Medicare + patient share | List price | List ÷ total | Outpatient Medicare allowed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hip or knee replacement | $16,135 | $80,515 | 5.0× | $14,848 |
| Shoulder replacement | — | — | — | $20,866 |
| Hip replacement after a fracture (DRG 522) | $17,929 | $76,046 | 4.2× | — |
Commercial negotiated rates (beta)
| MS-DRG 470 | Median across insurers | × Medicare total payment | Lowest–highest insurer | Insurers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hip or knee replacement | $20,087 | 1.2× | $13,401–$26,773 | 2 |
| Insurer | Median negotiated, MS-DRG 470 | × Medicare total payment | Plans |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aetna | $26,773 | 1.7× | 1 |
| Horizon BCBS NJ | $13,401 | 0.8× | 1 |
From the hospital's price-transparency file (2026-05-06); commercial plans, dollar-amount contracts only.
From the hospital's price-transparency file (2026-05-06); commercial plans, dollar-amount contracts only.
Quality
Complications after hip or knee replacement: 3.8% (no different from the national rate). Readmissions: 5.9%. Overall Care Compare rating: 4 of 5 stars. Nonprofit · Acute · 431 beds
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Questions
How much does Medicare pay Valley Hospital for a knee or hip replacement?
In 2024 the average total payment to Valley Hospital for an inpatient hip or knee replacement stay was $16,135 (MS-DRG 470, 11 Medicare stays; Medicare's payment plus the patient's deductible and coinsurance), and the Medicare allowed amount averaged $14,848 per outpatient case (APC 5115, 522 cases).
What is Valley Hospital's list price for a joint replacement?
The hospital's average list (chargemaster) price for an inpatient hip or knee replacement was $80,515, 5.0× 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 Valley Hospital?
Yes for Medicare facility payments. Orthopaedic and Spine Institute of Nj, an orthopedic surgery center same ZIP away, is paid about $10,735 by Medicare for a knee replacement (CPT 27447), $5,400 less than an inpatient stay at Valley Hospital. Not every patient is a surgery-center candidate.
How does Valley Hospital compare with other New Jersey hospitals?
Valley Hospital's average total payment per Medicare stay is lower than 65% of the 26 New Jersey hospitals that report inpatient hip or knee replacement.
What do commercial insurers pay Valley 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 $20,087 across 2 insurers, ranging from $13,401 to $26,773.