Price AtlasInteractive atlas · All states · techysurgeon.comPresbyterian Hospital: what a joint replacement costs
Albuquerque, NM 87106 · CMS Certification Number 320021. 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 Presbyterian Hospital
| Operation | Inpatient paid | List price | List ÷ paid | Outpatient allowed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hip or knee replacement | $16,023 | $61,882 | 3.9× | $11,327 |
| Shoulder replacement | — | — | — | $16,247 |
| Hip replacement after a fracture (DRG 522) | $15,762 | $61,449 | 3.9× | — |
Quality
Complications after hip or knee replacement: 4.7% (no different from the national rate). Readmissions: 5.8%. Overall Care Compare rating: 2 of 5 stars. Nonprofit · Acute · 623 beds
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Questions
How much does Medicare pay Presbyterian Hospital for a knee or hip replacement?
In 2024 Medicare paid Presbyterian Hospital an average of $16,023 per inpatient hip or knee replacement stay (MS-DRG 470, 18 stays) and $11,327 per outpatient case (APC 5115, 430 cases).
What is Presbyterian Hospital's list price for a joint replacement?
The hospital's average list (chargemaster) price for an inpatient hip or knee replacement was $61,882, 3.9× 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 Presbyterian Hospital?
Yes for Medicare facility payments. New Mexico Orthopaedic Surgery Center, an orthopedic surgery center 7.2 mi away, is paid about $8,600 by Medicare for a knee replacement (CPT 27447), $7,423 less than an inpatient stay at Presbyterian Hospital. Not every patient is a surgery-center candidate.
How does Presbyterian Hospital compare with other New Mexico hospitals?
Medicare paid Presbyterian Hospital more than 67% of the 6 New Mexico hospitals that report inpatient hip or knee replacement.