Price AtlasInteractive atlas · All states · techysurgeon.comCooper University Hospital: what a joint replacement costs
Camden, NJ 08103 · CMS Certification Number 310014. 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 Cooper University Hospital
| Operation | Inpatient paid | List price | List ÷ paid | Outpatient allowed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hip or knee replacement | $19,498 | $96,163 | 4.9× | $12,856 |
| Shoulder replacement | $25,639 | $156,282 | 6.1× | $18,518 |
| Hip replacement after a fracture (DRG 522) | $22,423 | $125,884 | 5.6× | — |
Quality
Complications after hip or knee replacement: 6.2% (no different from the national rate). Readmissions: 7.1%. Overall Care Compare rating: 2 of 5 stars. Nonprofit · Acute · 663 beds
New Jersey has a certificate-of-need program that does not cover surgery centers.
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Questions
How much does Medicare pay Cooper University Hospital for a knee or hip replacement?
In 2024 Medicare paid Cooper University Hospital an average of $19,498 per inpatient hip or knee replacement stay (MS-DRG 470, 14 stays) and $12,856 per outpatient case (APC 5115, 165 cases).
What is Cooper University Hospital's list price for a joint replacement?
The hospital's average list (chargemaster) price for an inpatient hip or knee replacement was $96,163, 4.9× 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 Cooper University Hospital?
Yes for Medicare facility payments. Jefferson Surgical Center at The Navy Yard, an orthopedic surgery center 4.3 mi away, is paid about $9,445 by Medicare for a knee replacement (CPT 27447), $10,053 less than an inpatient stay at Cooper University Hospital. Not every patient is a surgery-center candidate.
How does Cooper University Hospital compare with other New Jersey hospitals?
Medicare paid Cooper University Hospital more than 88% of the 26 New Jersey hospitals that report inpatient hip or knee replacement.