Price AtlasInteractive atlas · All states · techysurgeon.comEllis Hospital: what a joint replacement costs
Schenectady, NY 12308 · CMS Certification Number 330153. 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 Ellis Hospital
| Operation | Inpatient paid | List price | List ÷ paid | Outpatient allowed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hip or knee replacement | — | — | — | $13,930 |
| Shoulder replacement | — | — | — | $19,711 |
| Hip replacement after a fracture (DRG 522) | $18,660 | $55,894 | 3.0× | — |
Quality
Complications after hip or knee replacement: 7.5% (worse than the national rate). Readmissions: 6.5%. Overall Care Compare rating: 3 of 5 stars. Nonprofit · Acute · 368 beds
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Questions
How much does Medicare pay Ellis Hospital for a knee or hip replacement?
Medicare allowed an average of $13,930 per outpatient hip or knee replacement case (APC 5115, 64 cases) in 2024. Inpatient stays were too few to report.
Is a knee replacement cheaper at a surgery center near Ellis Hospital?
Yes for Medicare facility payments. Orthony Surgical Suites, an orthopedic surgery center 7.2 mi away, is paid about $8,176 by Medicare for a knee replacement (CPT 27447). Not every patient is a surgery-center candidate.