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Morristown, NJ 07960 · CMS Certification Number 310015. 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 Morristown Medical Center
| Operation | Inpatient avg total payment Medicare + patient share | List price | List ÷ total | Outpatient Medicare allowed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hip or knee replacement | $18,378 | $88,007 | 4.8× | $14,577 |
| Shoulder replacement | $24,009 | $129,050 | 5.4× | $20,647 |
| Hip replacement after a fracture (DRG 522) | $20,974 | $107,566 | 5.1× | — |
Commercial negotiated rates (beta)
| MS-DRG 470 | Median across insurers | × Medicare total payment | Lowest–highest insurer | Insurers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hip or knee replacement | $47,170 | 2.6× | $47,170–$84,542 | 5 |
| Insurer | Median negotiated, MS-DRG 470 | × Medicare total payment | Plans |
|---|---|---|---|
| EmblemHealth | $84,542 | 4.6× | 1 |
| UnitedHealthcare | $51,895 | 2.8× | 1 |
| BCBS (other) | $47,170 | 2.6× | 1 |
| Elevance/Anthem/Empire | $47,170 | 2.6× | 1 |
| Horizon BCBS NJ | $47,170 | 2.6× | 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: 3.1% (no different from the national rate). Readmissions: 4.9%. Overall Care Compare rating: 5 of 5 stars. Nonprofit · Acute · 735 beds
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Questions
How much does Medicare pay Morristown Medical Center for a knee or hip replacement?
In 2024 the average total payment to Morristown Medical Center for an inpatient hip or knee replacement stay was $18,378 (MS-DRG 470, 188 Medicare stays; Medicare's payment plus the patient's deductible and coinsurance), and the Medicare allowed amount averaged $14,577 per outpatient case (APC 5115, 1233 cases).
What is Morristown Medical Center's list price for a joint replacement?
The hospital's average list (chargemaster) price for an inpatient hip or knee replacement was $88,007, 4.8× 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 Morristown Medical Center?
Yes for Medicare facility payments. Surgical Center at Cedar Knolls LLC, an orthopedic surgery center 3.9 mi away, is paid about $9,631 by Medicare for a knee replacement (CPT 27447), $8,747 less than an inpatient stay at Morristown Medical Center. Not every patient is a surgery-center candidate.
How does Morristown Medical Center compare with other New Jersey hospitals?
Morristown Medical Center's average total payment per Medicare stay is higher than 77% of the 26 New Jersey hospitals that report inpatient hip or knee replacement.
What do commercial insurers pay Morristown Medical Center 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 $47,170 across 5 insurers, ranging from $47,170 to $84,542.