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Syracuse, NY 13210 · CMS Certification Number 330241. 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 University Hospital S U N Y Health Science Center
| Operation | Inpatient paid | List price | List ÷ paid | Outpatient allowed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hip or knee replacement | $21,437 | $81,971 | 3.8× | $13,712 |
| Shoulder replacement | $27,206 | $97,770 | 3.6× | $19,711 |
| Hip replacement after a fracture (DRG 522) | $25,087 | $127,386 | 5.1× | — |
Quality
Complications after hip or knee replacement: 3.5% (no different from the national rate). Readmissions: 4.4%. Overall Care Compare rating: 3 of 5 stars. Government · Acute · 511 beds
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Questions
How much does Medicare pay University Hospital S U N Y Health Science Center for a knee or hip replacement?
In 2024 Medicare paid University Hospital S U N Y Health Science Center an average of $21,437 per inpatient hip or knee replacement stay (MS-DRG 470, 107 stays) and $13,712 per outpatient case (APC 5115, 113 cases).
What is University Hospital S U N Y Health Science Center's list price for a joint replacement?
The hospital's average list (chargemaster) price for an inpatient hip or knee replacement was $81,971, 3.8× 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 University Hospital S U N Y Health Science Center?
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), $12,385 less than an inpatient stay at University Hospital S U N Y Health Science Center. Not every patient is a surgery-center candidate.
How does University Hospital S U N Y Health Science Center compare with other New York hospitals?
Medicare paid University Hospital S U N Y Health Science Center more than 66% of the 56 New York hospitals that report inpatient hip or knee replacement.