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Medford, OR 97504 · CMS Certification Number 380075. 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 Providence Medford Medical Center
| Operation | Inpatient paid | List price | List ÷ paid | Outpatient allowed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hip or knee replacement | $20,120 | $62,545 | 3.1× | $15,897 |
| Shoulder replacement | — | — | — | $22,235 |
| Hip replacement after a fracture (DRG 522) | $21,348 | $73,787 | 3.5× | — |
Quality
Complications after hip or knee replacement: 5.3% (no different from the national rate). Readmissions: 6.5%. Overall Care Compare rating: 2 of 5 stars. Nonprofit · Acute · 168 beds
Oregon has a certificate-of-need program that does not cover surgery centers.
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Questions
How much does Medicare pay Providence Medford Medical Center for a knee or hip replacement?
In 2024 Medicare paid Providence Medford Medical Center an average of $20,120 per inpatient hip or knee replacement stay (MS-DRG 470, 41 stays) and $15,897 per outpatient case (APC 5115, 225 cases).
What is Providence Medford Medical Center's list price for a joint replacement?
The hospital's average list (chargemaster) price for an inpatient hip or knee replacement was $62,545, 3.1× 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 Providence Medford Medical Center?
Yes for Medicare facility payments. Surgery Center of Southern Oregon, LLC, an orthopedic surgery center same ZIP away, is paid about $9,426 by Medicare for a knee replacement (CPT 27447), $10,694 less than an inpatient stay at Providence Medford Medical Center. Not every patient is a surgery-center candidate.
How does Providence Medford Medical Center compare with other Oregon hospitals?
Medicare paid Providence Medford Medical Center more than 77% of the 13 Oregon hospitals that report inpatient hip or knee replacement.