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Salem, OR 97301 · CMS Certification Number 380051. 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 Salem Hospital
| Operation | Inpatient avg total payment Medicare + patient share | List price | List ÷ total | Outpatient Medicare allowed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hip or knee replacement | $19,649 | $65,804 | 3.3× | $14,165 |
| Shoulder replacement | — | — | — | $19,294 |
| Hip replacement after a fracture (DRG 522) | $19,898 | $82,141 | 4.1× | — |
Commercial negotiated rates (beta)
| MS-DRG 470 | Median across insurers | × Medicare total payment | Lowest–highest insurer | Insurers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hip or knee replacement | $50,742 | 2.6× | $31,901–$75,420 | 4 |
| Insurer | Median negotiated, MS-DRG 470 | × Medicare total payment | Plans |
|---|---|---|---|
| Providence Health Plan | $75,420 | 3.8× | 1 |
| Cigna | $69,584 | 3.5× | 1 |
| Kaiser Permanente | $31,901 | 1.6× | 1 |
| Moda | $31,901 | 1.6× | 1 |
From the hospital's price-transparency file (2026-04-01); commercial plans, dollar-amount contracts only.
From the hospital's price-transparency file (2026-04-01); commercial plans, dollar-amount contracts only.
Quality
Complications after hip or knee replacement: 2.7% (no different from the national rate). Readmissions: 4.8%. Overall Care Compare rating: 3 of 5 stars. Nonprofit · Acute · 434 beds
Oregon has a certificate-of-need program that does not cover surgery centers.
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Questions
How much does Medicare pay Salem Hospital for a knee or hip replacement?
In 2024 the average total payment to Salem Hospital for an inpatient hip or knee replacement stay was $19,649 (MS-DRG 470, 20 Medicare stays; Medicare's payment plus the patient's deductible and coinsurance), and the Medicare allowed amount averaged $14,165 per outpatient case (APC 5115, 309 cases).
What is Salem Hospital's list price for a joint replacement?
The hospital's average list (chargemaster) price for an inpatient hip or knee replacement was $65,804, 3.3× 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 Salem Hospital?
Yes for Medicare facility payments. Northbank Surgical Center, an orthopedic surgery center 4.4 mi away, is paid about $9,748 by Medicare for a knee replacement (CPT 27447), $9,901 less than an inpatient stay at Salem Hospital. Not every patient is a surgery-center candidate.
How does Salem Hospital compare with other Oregon hospitals?
Salem Hospital's average total payment per Medicare stay is higher than 62% of the 13 Oregon hospitals that report inpatient hip or knee replacement.
What do commercial insurers pay Salem 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 $50,742 across 4 insurers, ranging from $31,901 to $75,420.