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Rockville Centre, NY 11570 · CMS Certification Number 330259. 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 Mercy Medical Center
| Operation | Inpatient avg total payment Medicare + patient share | List price | List ÷ total | Outpatient Medicare allowed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hip or knee replacement | $17,317 | $102,071 | 5.9× | $13,705 |
| Shoulder replacement | — | — | — | — |
Quality
Complications after hip or knee replacement: 4% (no different from the national rate). Readmissions: 6.2%. Overall Care Compare rating: 5 of 5 stars. Nonprofit · Acute · 375 beds
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Questions
How much does Medicare pay Mercy Medical Center for a knee or hip replacement?
In 2024 the average total payment to Mercy Medical Center for an inpatient hip or knee replacement stay was $17,317 (MS-DRG 470, 14 Medicare stays; Medicare's payment plus the patient's deductible and coinsurance), and the Medicare allowed amount averaged $13,705 per outpatient case (APC 5115, 12 cases).
What is Mercy Medical Center's list price for a joint replacement?
The hospital's average list (chargemaster) price for an inpatient hip or knee replacement was $102,071, 5.9× 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 Mercy Medical Center?
Yes for Medicare facility payments. Lynbrook Sc, LLC, an orthopedic surgery center 1.9 mi away, is paid about $10,559 by Medicare for a knee replacement (CPT 27447), $6,758 less than an inpatient stay at Mercy Medical Center. Not every patient is a surgery-center candidate.
How does Mercy Medical Center compare with other New York hospitals?
Mercy Medical Center's average total payment per Medicare stay is lower than 75% of the 56 New York hospitals that report inpatient hip or knee replacement.