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Carmel, NY 10512 · CMS Certification Number 330273. 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 Putnam Hospital Center
| Operation | Inpatient avg total payment Medicare + patient share | List price | List ÷ total | Outpatient Medicare allowed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hip or knee replacement | $16,007 | $70,506 | 4.4× | $13,890 |
| Shoulder replacement | — | — | — | $20,004 |
| Hip replacement after a fracture (DRG 522) | $16,923 | $77,829 | 4.6× | — |
Quality
Complications after hip or knee replacement: 3.9% (no different from the national rate). Readmissions: 5.7%. Overall Care Compare rating: 3 of 5 stars. Nonprofit · Acute · 164 beds
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Questions
How much does Medicare pay Putnam Hospital Center for a knee or hip replacement?
In 2024 the average total payment to Putnam Hospital Center for an inpatient hip or knee replacement stay was $16,007 (MS-DRG 470, 13 Medicare stays; Medicare's payment plus the patient's deductible and coinsurance), and the Medicare allowed amount averaged $13,890 per outpatient case (APC 5115, 78 cases).
What is Putnam Hospital Center's list price for a joint replacement?
The hospital's average list (chargemaster) price for an inpatient hip or knee replacement was $70,506, 4.4× 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 Putnam Hospital Center?
Yes for Medicare facility payments. Hudson Valley Endoscopic Center, an orthopedic surgery center 10.8 mi away, is paid about $10,352 by Medicare for a knee replacement (CPT 27447), $5,655 less than an inpatient stay at Putnam Hospital Center. Not every patient is a surgery-center candidate.
How does Putnam Hospital Center compare with other New York hospitals?
Putnam Hospital Center's average total payment per Medicare stay is lower than 95% of the 56 New York hospitals that report inpatient hip or knee replacement.