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Syracuse, NY 13203 · CMS Certification Number 330140. 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 St Joseph's Hospital Health Center
| Operation | Inpatient paid | List price | List ÷ paid | Outpatient allowed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hip or knee replacement | $17,105 | $50,774 | 3.0× | $13,801 |
| Shoulder replacement | — | — | — | $19,363 |
| Hip replacement after a fracture (DRG 522) | $18,850 | $61,518 | 3.3× | — |
Quality
Complications after hip or knee replacement: 5.4% (no different from the national rate). Readmissions: 7.9%. Overall Care Compare rating: 2 of 5 stars. Nonprofit · Acute · 431 beds
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Questions
How much does Medicare pay St Joseph's Hospital Health Center for a knee or hip replacement?
In 2024 Medicare paid St Joseph's Hospital Health Center an average of $17,105 per inpatient hip or knee replacement stay (MS-DRG 470, 69 stays) and $13,801 per outpatient case (APC 5115, 191 cases).
What is St Joseph's Hospital Health Center's list price for a joint replacement?
The hospital's average list (chargemaster) price for an inpatient hip or knee replacement was $50,774, 3.0× 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 St Joseph's Hospital Health Center?
Yes for Medicare facility payments. Specialists One Day Surgery Center, LLC, an orthopedic surgery center 3.9 mi away, is paid about $9,052 by Medicare for a knee replacement (CPT 27447), $8,053 less than an inpatient stay at St Joseph's Hospital Health Center. Not every patient is a surgery-center candidate.
How does St Joseph's Hospital Health Center compare with other New York hospitals?
Medicare paid St Joseph's Hospital Health Center less than 80% of the 56 New York hospitals that report inpatient hip or knee replacement.