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Staten Island, NY 10305 · CMS Certification Number 330160. 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 Staten Island University Hospital
| Operation | Inpatient avg total payment Medicare + patient share | List price | List ÷ total | Outpatient Medicare allowed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hip or knee replacement | $23,345 | $80,014 | 3.4× | $14,498 |
| Shoulder replacement | — | — | — | $21,153 |
| Hip replacement after a fracture (DRG 522) | $24,835 | $117,224 | 4.7× | — |
Quality
Complications after hip or knee replacement: 3.1% (no different from the national rate). Readmissions: 4.9%. Overall Care Compare rating: 3 of 5 stars. Nonprofit · Acute · 714 beds
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Questions
How much does Medicare pay Staten Island University Hospital for a knee or hip replacement?
In 2024 the average total payment to Staten Island University Hospital for an inpatient hip or knee replacement stay was $23,345 (MS-DRG 470, 32 Medicare stays; Medicare's payment plus the patient's deductible and coinsurance), and the Medicare allowed amount averaged $14,498 per outpatient case (APC 5115, 148 cases).
What is Staten Island University Hospital's list price for a joint replacement?
The hospital's average list (chargemaster) price for an inpatient hip or knee replacement was $80,014, 3.4× the average total payment for a Medicare stay. 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 Staten Island University Hospital?
Yes for Medicare facility payments. Bay Ridge Surgi-Center, an orthopedic surgery center 3.0 mi away, is paid about $10,735 by Medicare for a knee replacement (CPT 27447), $12,610 less than an inpatient stay at Staten Island University Hospital. Not every patient is a surgery-center candidate.
How does Staten Island University Hospital compare with other New York hospitals?
Staten Island University Hospital's average total payment per Medicare stay is higher than 75% of the 56 New York hospitals that report inpatient hip or knee replacement.