Price AtlasInteractive atlas · All states · techysurgeon.comOcean University Medical Center: what a joint replacement costs
Brick, NJ 08724 · CMS Certification Number 310052. 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 Ocean University Medical Center
| Operation | Inpatient paid | List price | List ÷ paid | Outpatient allowed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hip or knee replacement | — | — | — | $13,755 |
| Shoulder replacement | — | — | — | $19,273 |
| Hip replacement after a fracture (DRG 522) | $19,861 | $103,397 | 5.2× | — |
Quality
Complications after hip or knee replacement: 4.9% (no different from the national rate). Readmissions: 6.1%. Overall Care Compare rating: 4 of 5 stars. Nonprofit · Acute · 436 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 Ocean University Medical Center for a knee or hip replacement?
Medicare allowed an average of $13,755 per outpatient hip or knee replacement case (APC 5115, 540 cases) in 2024. Inpatient stays were too few to report.
Is a knee replacement cheaper at a surgery center near Ocean University Medical Center?
Yes for Medicare facility payments. Northeast Surgi-Care LLC, an orthopedic surgery center 4.5 mi away, is paid about $9,582 by Medicare for a knee replacement (CPT 27447). Not every patient is a surgery-center candidate.