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Tualatin, OR 97062 · CMS Certification Number 380089. 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 Legacy Meridian Park Medical Center
| Operation | Inpatient avg total payment Medicare + patient share | List price | List ÷ total | Outpatient Medicare allowed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hip or knee replacement | $15,616 | $49,710 | 3.2× | $13,513 |
| Shoulder replacement | — | — | — | $18,911 |
| Hip replacement after a fracture (DRG 522) | $17,328 | $53,077 | 3.1× | — |
Commercial negotiated rates (beta)
| MS-DRG 470 | Median across insurers | × Medicare total payment | Lowest–highest insurer | Insurers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hip or knee replacement | $37,922 | 2.4× | $32,174–$53,045 | 7 |
| Insurer | Median negotiated, MS-DRG 470 | × Medicare total payment | Plans |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aetna | $53,045 | 3.4× | 1 |
| UnitedHealthcare | $43,244 | 2.8× | 1 |
| Moda | $40,023 | 2.6× | 1 |
| Regence BlueShield | $37,922 | 2.4× | 1 |
| Health 2 Business | $33,939 | 2.2× | 1 |
| Kaiser Permanente | $33,333 | 2.1× | 1 |
| PacificSource | $32,174 | 2.1× | 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: 3.9% (no different from the national rate). Readmissions: 5.6%. Overall Care Compare rating: 2 of 5 stars. Nonprofit · Acute · 150 beds
Oregon has a certificate-of-need program that does not cover surgery centers.
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Questions
How much does Medicare pay Legacy Meridian Park Medical Center for a knee or hip replacement?
In 2024 the average total payment to Legacy Meridian Park Medical Center for an inpatient hip or knee replacement stay was $15,616 (MS-DRG 470, 20 Medicare stays; Medicare's payment plus the patient's deductible and coinsurance), and the Medicare allowed amount averaged $13,513 per outpatient case (APC 5115, 176 cases).
What is Legacy Meridian Park Medical Center's list price for a joint replacement?
The hospital's average list (chargemaster) price for an inpatient hip or knee replacement was $49,710, 3.2× 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 Legacy Meridian Park Medical Center?
Yes for Medicare facility payments. South Portland Surgical Center, LLC, an orthopedic surgery center same ZIP away, is paid about $10,168 by Medicare for a knee replacement (CPT 27447), $5,448 less than an inpatient stay at Legacy Meridian Park Medical Center. Not every patient is a surgery-center candidate.
How does Legacy Meridian Park Medical Center compare with other Oregon hospitals?
Legacy Meridian Park Medical Center's average total payment per Medicare stay is lower than 85% of the 13 Oregon hospitals that report inpatient hip or knee replacement.
What do commercial insurers pay Legacy Meridian Park 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 $37,922 across 7 insurers, ranging from $32,174 to $53,045.