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Erie, PA 16544 · CMS Certification Number 390009. 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 Saint Vincent Hospital
| Operation | Inpatient avg total payment Medicare + patient share | List price | List ÷ total | Outpatient Medicare allowed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hip or knee replacement | $16,444 | $116,805 | 7.1× | $13,792 |
| Shoulder replacement | — | — | — | $19,594 |
Quality
Complications after hip or knee replacement: 5.4% (no different from the national rate). Readmissions: 5.8%. Overall Care Compare rating: 4 of 5 stars. Nonprofit · Acute · 348 beds
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Questions
How much does Medicare pay Saint Vincent Hospital for a knee or hip replacement?
In 2024 the average total payment to Saint Vincent Hospital for an inpatient hip or knee replacement stay was $16,444 (MS-DRG 470, 30 Medicare stays; Medicare's payment plus the patient's deductible and coinsurance), and the Medicare allowed amount averaged $13,792 per outpatient case (APC 5115, 221 cases).
What is Saint Vincent Hospital's list price for a joint replacement?
The hospital's average list (chargemaster) price for an inpatient hip or knee replacement was $116,805, 7.1× 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 Saint Vincent Hospital?
Yes for Medicare facility payments. Upmc Hamot Surgery Center LLC, an orthopedic surgery center 1.6 mi away, is paid about $7,942 by Medicare for a knee replacement (CPT 27447), $8,502 less than an inpatient stay at Saint Vincent Hospital. Not every patient is a surgery-center candidate.
How does Saint Vincent Hospital compare with other Pennsylvania hospitals?
Saint Vincent Hospital's average total payment per Medicare stay is higher than 75% of the 64 Pennsylvania hospitals that report inpatient hip or knee replacement.