Price AtlasInteractive atlas · All states · techysurgeon.comJefferson Stratford Hospital: what a joint replacement costs
Stratford, NJ 08084 · CMS Certification Number 310086. 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 Jefferson Stratford Hospital
| Operation | Inpatient paid | List price | List ÷ paid | Outpatient allowed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hip or knee replacement | $17,822 | $92,685 | 5.2× | $13,617 |
| Shoulder replacement | — | — | — | $19,463 |
| Hip replacement after a fracture (DRG 522) | $19,484 | $127,489 | 6.5× | — |
Quality
Complications after hip or knee replacement: 4.2% (no different from the national rate). Readmissions: 6.6%. Overall Care Compare rating: 2 of 5 stars. Nonprofit · Acute · 596 beds
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Questions
How much does Medicare pay Jefferson Stratford Hospital for a knee or hip replacement?
In 2024 Medicare paid Jefferson Stratford Hospital an average of $17,822 per inpatient hip or knee replacement stay (MS-DRG 470, 26 stays) and $13,617 per outpatient case (APC 5115, 410 cases).
What is Jefferson Stratford Hospital's list price for a joint replacement?
The hospital's average list (chargemaster) price for an inpatient hip or knee replacement was $92,685, 5.2× 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 Jefferson Stratford Hospital?
Yes for Medicare facility payments. Centennial Surgery Center, an orthopedic surgery center 3.6 mi away, is paid about $9,103 by Medicare for a knee replacement (CPT 27447), $8,719 less than an inpatient stay at Jefferson Stratford Hospital. Not every patient is a surgery-center candidate.
How does Jefferson Stratford Hospital compare with other New Jersey hospitals?
Medicare paid Jefferson Stratford Hospital more than 65% of the 26 New Jersey hospitals that report inpatient hip or knee replacement.