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Albany, NY 12208 · CMS Certification Number 330013. 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 Albany Medical Center Hospital
| Operation | Inpatient avg total payment Medicare + patient share | List price | List ÷ total | Outpatient Medicare allowed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hip or knee replacement | — | — | — | $13,833 |
| Shoulder replacement | — | — | — | $19,179 |
| Hip replacement after a fracture (DRG 522) | $22,479 | $66,179 | 2.9× | — |
Commercial negotiated rates (beta)
| MS-DRG 470 | Median across insurers | × Medicare total payment | Lowest–highest insurer | Insurers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hip or knee replacement | $55,466 | — | $40,141–$59,561 | 3 |
| Insurer | Median negotiated, MS-DRG 470 | × Medicare total payment | Plans |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elevance/Anthem/Empire | $59,561 | — | 1 |
| Aetna | $55,466 | — | 1 |
| Cdphp | $40,141 | — | 1 |
From the hospital's price-transparency file (2025-12-31); commercial plans, dollar-amount contracts only.
From the hospital's price-transparency file (2025-12-31); commercial plans, dollar-amount contracts only.
Quality
Complications after hip or knee replacement: 5% (no different from the national rate). Readmissions: 5.8%. Overall Care Compare rating: 1 of 5 stars. Nonprofit · Acute · 732 beds
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Questions
How much does Medicare pay Albany Medical Center Hospital for a knee or hip replacement?
The Medicare allowed amount averaged $13,833 per outpatient hip or knee replacement case (APC 5115, 127 cases) in 2024. Inpatient stays were too few to report.
Is a knee replacement cheaper at a surgery center near Albany Medical Center Hospital?
Yes for Medicare facility payments. Capital Region Ambulatory Surgery Center, an orthopedic surgery center 2.0 mi away, is paid about $8,176 by Medicare for a knee replacement (CPT 27447). Not every patient is a surgery-center candidate.
What do commercial insurers pay Albany Medical Center 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 $55,466 across 3 insurers, ranging from $40,141 to $59,561.