Price AtlasInteractive atlas · All states · techysurgeon.comSisters of Charity Hospital: what a joint replacement costs
Buffalo, NY 14214 · CMS Certification Number 330078. 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 Sisters of Charity Hospital
| Operation | Inpatient paid | List price | List ÷ paid | Outpatient allowed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hip or knee replacement | — | — | — | $13,472 |
| Shoulder replacement | — | — | — | $18,116 |
Quality
Complications after hip or knee replacement: 4% (no different from the national rate). Readmissions: 5.3%. Overall Care Compare rating: 3 of 5 stars. Nonprofit · Acute · 413 beds
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Questions
How much does Medicare pay Sisters of Charity Hospital for a knee or hip replacement?
Medicare allowed an average of $13,472 per outpatient hip or knee replacement case (APC 5115, 241 cases) in 2024. Inpatient stays were too few to report.
Is a knee replacement cheaper at a surgery center near Sisters of Charity Hospital?
Yes for Medicare facility payments. Ambulatory Surgery Center of Western New York LLC, an orthopedic surgery center 3.0 mi away, is paid about $9,292 by Medicare for a knee replacement (CPT 27447). Not every patient is a surgery-center candidate.