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Voorhees, NJ 08043 · CMS Certification Number 310022. 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 West Jersey Hospital
| Operation | Inpatient avg total payment Medicare + patient share | List price | List ÷ total | Outpatient Medicare allowed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hip or knee replacement | $15,171 | $172,513 | 11.4× | $13,611 |
| Shoulder replacement | — | — | — | $19,264 |
| Hip replacement after a fracture (DRG 522) | $17,561 | $150,737 | 8.6× | — |
Quality
Complications after hip or knee replacement: 5% (no different from the national rate). Readmissions: 6.2%. Overall Care Compare rating: 3 of 5 stars. Nonprofit · Acute · 402 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 West Jersey Hospital for a knee or hip replacement?
In 2024 the average total payment to West Jersey Hospital for an inpatient hip or knee replacement stay was $15,171 (MS-DRG 470, 39 Medicare stays; Medicare's payment plus the patient's deductible and coinsurance), and the Medicare allowed amount averaged $13,611 per outpatient case (APC 5115, 574 cases).
What is West Jersey Hospital's list price for a joint replacement?
The hospital's average list (chargemaster) price for an inpatient hip or knee replacement was $172,513, 11.4× 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 West Jersey Hospital?
Yes for Medicare facility payments. Centennial Surgery Center, an orthopedic surgery center same ZIP away, is paid about $9,103 by Medicare for a knee replacement (CPT 27447), $6,068 less than an inpatient stay at West Jersey Hospital. Not every patient is a surgery-center candidate.
How does West Jersey Hospital compare with other New Jersey hospitals?
West Jersey Hospital's average total payment per Medicare stay is lower than 85% of the 26 New Jersey hospitals that report inpatient hip or knee replacement.