Price AtlasInteractive atlas · All states · techysurgeon.comProvidence Medford Medical Center: what a joint replacement costs
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 avg total payment Medicare + patient share | List price | List ÷ total | Outpatient Medicare 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× | — |
Commercial negotiated rates (beta)
| MS-DRG 470 | Median across insurers | × Medicare total payment | Lowest–highest insurer | Insurers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hip or knee replacement | $46,521 | 2.3× | $37,333–$47,352 | 3 |
| Insurer | Median negotiated, MS-DRG 470 | × Medicare total payment | Plans |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regence BlueShield | $47,352 | 2.4× | 1 |
| Moda | $46,521 | 2.3× | 1 |
| Providence Health Plan | $37,333 | 1.9× | 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: 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 the average total payment to Providence Medford Medical Center for an inpatient hip or knee replacement stay was $20,120 (MS-DRG 470, 41 Medicare stays; Medicare's payment plus the patient's deductible and coinsurance), and the Medicare allowed amount averaged $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× 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 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?
Providence Medford Medical Center's average total payment per Medicare stay is higher than 77% of the 13 Oregon hospitals that report inpatient hip or knee replacement.
What do commercial insurers pay Providence Medford Medical Center 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 $46,521 across 3 insurers, ranging from $37,333 to $47,352.