Price AtlasInteractive atlas · All states · techysurgeon.comCrouse Hospital: what a joint replacement costs
Syracuse, NY 13210 · CMS Certification Number 330203. 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 Crouse Hospital
| Operation | Inpatient paid | List price | List ÷ paid | Outpatient allowed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hip or knee replacement | $17,120 | $35,557 | 2.1× | $13,425 |
| Shoulder replacement | — | — | — | $19,711 |
| Hip replacement after a fracture (DRG 522) | $19,243 | $37,741 | 2.0× | — |
Quality
Complications after hip or knee replacement: 6.1% (no different from the national rate). Readmissions: 5.6%. Overall Care Compare rating: 2 of 5 stars. Nonprofit · Acute · 466 beds
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Questions
How much does Medicare pay Crouse Hospital for a knee or hip replacement?
In 2024 Medicare paid Crouse Hospital an average of $17,120 per inpatient hip or knee replacement stay (MS-DRG 470, 19 stays) and $13,425 per outpatient case (APC 5115, 190 cases).
What is Crouse Hospital's list price for a joint replacement?
The hospital's average list (chargemaster) price for an inpatient hip or knee replacement was $35,557, 2.1× 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 Crouse Hospital?
Yes for Medicare facility payments. Specialists One Day Surgery Center, LLC, an orthopedic surgery center 2.0 mi away, is paid about $9,052 by Medicare for a knee replacement (CPT 27447), $8,068 less than an inpatient stay at Crouse Hospital. Not every patient is a surgery-center candidate.
How does Crouse Hospital compare with other New York hospitals?
Medicare paid Crouse Hospital less than 79% of the 56 New York hospitals that report inpatient hip or knee replacement.