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Philadelphia, PA 19118 · CMS Certification Number 390026. 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 Temple Health - Chestnut Hill Hospital
| Operation | Inpatient avg total payment Medicare + patient share | List price | List ÷ total | Outpatient Medicare allowed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hip or knee replacement | — | — | — | $12,767 |
| Shoulder replacement | — | — | — | — |
| Hip replacement after a fracture (DRG 522) | $19,759 | $215,951 | 10.9× | — |
Commercial negotiated rates (beta)
| MS-DRG 470 | Median across insurers | × Medicare total payment | Lowest–highest insurer | Insurers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hip or knee replacement | $24,112 | — | $17,610–$37,565 | 8 |
| Insurer | Median negotiated, MS-DRG 470 | × Medicare total payment | Plans |
|---|---|---|---|
| Highmark BCBS | $37,565 | — | 1 |
| Horizon BCBS NJ | $35,636 | — | 1 |
| Independence Blue Cross | $25,964 | — | 1 |
| Cigna | $25,076 | — | 1 |
| Geisinger | $23,147 | — | 1 |
| UnitedHealthcare | $19,087 | — | 1 |
| Aetna | $17,655 | — | 1 |
| Point Comfort | $17,610 | — | 1 |
From the hospital's price-transparency file (2026-04-08); commercial plans, dollar-amount contracts only.
From the hospital's price-transparency file (2026-04-08); commercial plans, dollar-amount contracts only.
Quality
Complications after hip or knee replacement: 4.3% (no different from the national rate). Readmissions: 5.9%. Overall Care Compare rating: 2 of 5 stars. Nonprofit · Acute · 148 beds
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Questions
How much does Medicare pay Temple Health - Chestnut Hill Hospital for a knee or hip replacement?
The Medicare allowed amount averaged $12,767 per outpatient hip or knee replacement case (APC 5115, 44 cases) in 2024. Inpatient stays were too few to report.
Is a knee replacement cheaper at a surgery center near Temple Health - Chestnut Hill Hospital?
Yes for Medicare facility payments. Fort Washington Surgery Center LLC, an orthopedic surgery center 4.1 mi away, is paid about $8,981 by Medicare for a knee replacement (CPT 27447). Not every patient is a surgery-center candidate.
What do commercial insurers pay Temple Health - Chestnut Hill Hospital 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 $24,112 across 8 insurers, ranging from $17,610 to $37,565.