Price AtlasInteractive atlas · All states · techysurgeon.comGood Samaritan Hospital: what a joint replacement costs
Cincinnati, OH 45220 · CMS Certification Number 360134. 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 Good Samaritan Hospital
| Operation | Inpatient paid | List price | List ÷ paid | Outpatient allowed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hip or knee replacement | $15,607 | $52,104 | 3.3× | $11,326 |
| Shoulder replacement | $20,333 | $61,646 | 3.0× | $16,174 |
Quality
Complications after hip or knee replacement: 4.1% (no different from the national rate). Readmissions: 7.1%. Overall Care Compare rating: 4 of 5 stars. Nonprofit · Acute · 672 beds
Ohio has a certificate-of-need program that does not cover surgery centers.
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Questions
How much does Medicare pay Good Samaritan Hospital for a knee or hip replacement?
In 2024 Medicare paid Good Samaritan Hospital an average of $15,607 per inpatient hip or knee replacement stay (MS-DRG 470, 22 stays) and $11,326 per outpatient case (APC 5115, 137 cases).
What is Good Samaritan Hospital's list price for a joint replacement?
The hospital's average list (chargemaster) price for an inpatient hip or knee replacement was $52,104, 3.3× 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 Good Samaritan Hospital?
Yes for Medicare facility payments. Heritage Development Partners, LLC, an orthopedic surgery center 8.4 mi away, is paid about $8,643 by Medicare for a knee replacement (CPT 27447), $6,964 less than an inpatient stay at Good Samaritan Hospital. Not every patient is a surgery-center candidate.
How does Good Samaritan Hospital compare with other Ohio hospitals?
Medicare paid Good Samaritan Hospital more than 64% of the 42 Ohio hospitals that report inpatient hip or knee replacement.