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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 avg total payment Medicare + patient share | List price | List ÷ total | Outpatient Medicare 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× | — |
Commercial negotiated rates (beta)
| MS-DRG 470 | Median across insurers | × Medicare total payment | Lowest–highest insurer | Insurers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hip or knee replacement | $30,706 | 1.7× | $18,238–$67,278 | 8 |
| Insurer | Median negotiated, MS-DRG 470 | × Medicare total payment | Plans |
|---|---|---|---|
| Geisinger Health Plan | $67,278 | 3.8× | 1 |
| Aetna | $46,211 | 2.6× | 1 |
| Cigna | $37,116 | 2.1× | 1 |
| Highmark BCBS | $36,177 | 2.0× | 1 |
| AmeriHealth Commercial | $25,236 | 1.4× | 1 |
| Horizon BCBS NJ | $24,005 | 1.3× | 1 |
| Independence Blue Cross | $22,797 | 1.3× | 1 |
| Point of Comfort Refugee Resettlement | $18,238 | 1.0× | 1 |
From the hospital's price-transparency file (2026-09-15); commercial plans, dollar-amount contracts only.
From the hospital's price-transparency file (2026-09-15); commercial plans, dollar-amount contracts only.
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
New Jersey has a certificate-of-need program that does not cover surgery centers.
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Questions
How much does Medicare pay Jefferson Stratford Hospital for a knee or hip replacement?
In 2024 the average total payment to Jefferson Stratford Hospital for an inpatient hip or knee replacement stay was $17,822 (MS-DRG 470, 26 Medicare stays; Medicare's payment plus the patient's deductible and coinsurance), and the Medicare allowed amount averaged $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× 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 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?
Jefferson Stratford Hospital's average total payment per Medicare stay is higher than 65% of the 26 New Jersey hospitals that report inpatient hip or knee replacement.
What do commercial insurers pay Jefferson Stratford Hospital 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 $30,706 across 8 insurers, ranging from $18,238 to $67,278.