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Rochester, NY 14642 · CMS Certification Number 330285. 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 Strong Memorial Hospital
| Operation | Inpatient avg total payment Medicare + patient share | List price | List ÷ total | Outpatient Medicare allowed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hip or knee replacement | — | — | — | $10,591 |
| Shoulder replacement | — | — | — | $12,254 |
| Hip replacement after a fracture (DRG 522) | $28,711 | $55,571 | 1.9× | — |
Commercial negotiated rates (beta)
| MS-DRG 470 | Median across insurers | × Medicare total payment | Lowest–highest insurer | Insurers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hip or knee replacement | $32,882 | — | $26,532–$34,093 | 3 |
| Insurer | Median negotiated, MS-DRG 470 | × Medicare total payment | Plans |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aetna | $34,093 | — | 1 |
| Pomco Ins | $32,882 | — | 1 |
| Martins Point | $26,532 | — | 1 |
From the hospital's price-transparency file (2026-07-01); commercial plans, dollar-amount contracts only.
From the hospital's price-transparency file (2026-07-01); commercial plans, dollar-amount contracts only.
Quality
Overall Care Compare rating: 3 of 5 stars. Nonprofit · Acute · 900 beds
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Questions
How much does Medicare pay Strong Memorial Hospital for a knee or hip replacement?
The Medicare allowed amount averaged $10,591 per outpatient hip or knee replacement case (APC 5115, 36 cases) in 2024. Inpatient stays were too few to report.
Is a knee replacement cheaper at a surgery center near Strong Memorial Hospital?
Yes for Medicare facility payments. Rochester Surgery Center, an orthopedic surgery center 1.1 mi away, is paid about $8,661 by Medicare for a knee replacement (CPT 27447). Not every patient is a surgery-center candidate.
What do commercial insurers pay Strong Memorial Hospital for a hip or knee replacement?
From the hospital's own price-transparency file, commercial plans' negotiated rates for MS-DRG 470 have a median of $32,882 across 3 insurers, ranging from $26,532 to $34,093.