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Scranton, PA 18510 · CMS Certification Number 390001. 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 Geisinger Community Medical Center
| Operation | Inpatient paid | List price | List ÷ paid | Outpatient allowed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hip or knee replacement | $13,693 | $168,259 | 12.3× | $11,630 |
| Shoulder replacement | — | — | — | $16,610 |
| Hip replacement after a fracture (DRG 522) | $17,554 | $192,436 | 11.0× | — |
Quality
Complications after hip or knee replacement: 5% (no different from the national rate). Readmissions: 6.5%. Overall Care Compare rating: 2 of 5 stars. Nonprofit · Acute · 294 beds
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Questions
How much does Medicare pay Geisinger Community Medical Center for a knee or hip replacement?
In 2024 Medicare paid Geisinger Community Medical Center an average of $13,693 per inpatient hip or knee replacement stay (MS-DRG 470, 19 stays) and $11,630 per outpatient case (APC 5115, 277 cases).
What is Geisinger Community Medical Center's list price for a joint replacement?
The hospital's average list (chargemaster) price for an inpatient hip or knee replacement was $168,259, 12.3× 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 Geisinger Community Medical Center?
Yes for Medicare facility payments. Surgical Specialty Center of Northeastern Pa LLC, an orthopedic surgery center 15.9 mi away, is paid about $8,280 by Medicare for a knee replacement (CPT 27447), $5,413 less than an inpatient stay at Geisinger Community Medical Center. Not every patient is a surgery-center candidate.
How does Geisinger Community Medical Center compare with other Pennsylvania hospitals?
Medicare paid Geisinger Community Medical Center less than 69% of the 64 Pennsylvania hospitals that report inpatient hip or knee replacement.