Price AtlasInteractive atlas · All states · techysurgeon.comOhsu Hospital and Clinics: what a joint replacement costs
Portland, OR 97239 · CMS Certification Number 380009. 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 Ohsu Hospital and Clinics
| Operation | Inpatient paid | List price | List ÷ paid | Outpatient allowed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hip or knee replacement | $24,226 | $104,677 | 4.3× | $13,662 |
| Shoulder replacement | $30,597 | $103,013 | 3.4× | $19,507 |
| Hip replacement after a fracture (DRG 522) | $33,605 | $122,060 | 3.6× | — |
Quality
Complications after hip or knee replacement: 4.2% (no different from the national rate). Readmissions: 5.8%. Overall Care Compare rating: 3 of 5 stars. Nonprofit · Acute · 560 beds
Oregon has a certificate-of-need program that does not cover surgery centers.
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Questions
How much does Medicare pay Ohsu Hospital and Clinics for a knee or hip replacement?
In 2024 Medicare paid Ohsu Hospital and Clinics an average of $24,226 per inpatient hip or knee replacement stay (MS-DRG 470, 13 stays) and $13,662 per outpatient case (APC 5115, 196 cases).
What is Ohsu Hospital and Clinics's list price for a joint replacement?
The hospital's average list (chargemaster) price for an inpatient hip or knee replacement was $104,677, 4.3× 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 Ohsu Hospital and Clinics?
Yes for Medicare facility payments. Northwest Ambulatory Surgery Center, LLC, an orthopedic surgery center 2.9 mi away, is paid about $10,168 by Medicare for a knee replacement (CPT 27447), $14,058 less than an inpatient stay at Ohsu Hospital and Clinics. Not every patient is a surgery-center candidate.
How does Ohsu Hospital and Clinics compare with other Oregon hospitals?
Medicare paid Ohsu Hospital and Clinics more than 100% of the 13 Oregon hospitals that report inpatient hip or knee replacement.