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Rhinebeck, NY 12572 · CMS Certification Number 330049. 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 Northern Dutchess Hospital
| Operation | Inpatient paid | List price | List ÷ paid | Outpatient allowed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hip or knee replacement | $19,002 | $49,959 | 2.6× | $14,320 |
| Shoulder replacement | — | — | — | — |
| Hip replacement after a fracture (DRG 522) | $21,193 | $60,380 | 2.8× | — |
Quality
Complications after hip or knee replacement: 3.8% (no different from the national rate). Readmissions: 6.3%. Overall Care Compare rating: 4 of 5 stars. Nonprofit · Acute · 68 beds
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Questions
How much does Medicare pay Northern Dutchess Hospital for a knee or hip replacement?
In 2024 Medicare paid Northern Dutchess Hospital an average of $19,002 per inpatient hip or knee replacement stay (MS-DRG 470, 64 stays) and $14,320 per outpatient case (APC 5115, 244 cases).
What is Northern Dutchess Hospital's list price for a joint replacement?
The hospital's average list (chargemaster) price for an inpatient hip or knee replacement was $49,959, 2.6× 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 Northern Dutchess Hospital?
Yes for Medicare facility payments. The Surgery Center at Orthopedic Associates, LLC, an orthopedic surgery center 15.2 mi away, is paid about $10,352 by Medicare for a knee replacement (CPT 27447), $8,650 less than an inpatient stay at Northern Dutchess Hospital. Not every patient is a surgery-center candidate.
How does Northern Dutchess Hospital compare with other New York hospitals?
Medicare paid Northern Dutchess Hospital less than 52% of the 56 New York hospitals that report inpatient hip or knee replacement.