Price AtlasInteractive atlas · All states · techysurgeon.comTemple University Hospital: what a joint replacement costs
Philadelphia, PA 19140 · CMS Certification Number 390027. 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 University Hospital
| Operation | Inpatient avg total payment Medicare + patient share | List price | List ÷ total | Outpatient Medicare allowed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hip or knee replacement | $24,620 | $194,250 | 7.9× | $12,965 |
| Shoulder replacement | — | — | — | — |
Commercial negotiated rates (beta)
| MS-DRG 470 | Median across insurers | × Medicare total payment | Lowest–highest insurer | Insurers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hip or knee replacement | $42,273 | 1.7× | $28,817–$69,762 | 9 |
| Insurer | Median negotiated, MS-DRG 470 | × Medicare total payment | Plans |
|---|---|---|---|
| Geisinger | $69,762 | 2.8× | 1 |
| Aetna | $44,890 | 1.8× | 1 |
| Cigna | $43,391 | 1.8× | 1 |
| Independence Blue Cross | $42,406 | 1.7× | 1 |
| Horizon BCBS NJ | $42,273 | 1.7× | 1 |
| Highmark BCBS | $37,860 | 1.5× | 1 |
| Oscar | $34,296 | 1.4× | 1 |
| UnitedHealthcare | $33,386 | 1.4× | 1 |
| Prime Health Services (rental network) | $29,818 | 1.2× | 1 |
| WTC Health Program | $28,817 | 1.2× | 1 |
From the hospital's price-transparency file (2026-04-13); commercial plans, dollar-amount contracts only.
From the hospital's price-transparency file (2026-04-13); commercial plans, dollar-amount contracts only.
Quality
Complications after hip or knee replacement: 4.5% (no different from the national rate). Readmissions: 5%. Overall Care Compare rating: 4 of 5 stars. Nonprofit · Acute · 891 beds
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Questions
How much does Medicare pay Temple University Hospital for a knee or hip replacement?
In 2024 the average total payment to Temple University Hospital for an inpatient hip or knee replacement stay was $24,620 (MS-DRG 470, 28 Medicare stays; Medicare's payment plus the patient's deductible and coinsurance), and the Medicare allowed amount averaged $12,965 per outpatient case (APC 5115, 84 cases).
What is Temple University Hospital's list price for a joint replacement?
The hospital's average list (chargemaster) price for an inpatient hip or knee replacement was $194,250, 7.9× 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 Temple University Hospital?
Yes for Medicare facility payments. Jefferson Surgery Center-Cherry Hill, an orthopedic surgery center 8.3 mi away, is paid about $9,103 by Medicare for a knee replacement (CPT 27447), $15,517 less than an inpatient stay at Temple University Hospital. Not every patient is a surgery-center candidate.
How does Temple University Hospital compare with other Pennsylvania hospitals?
Temple University Hospital's average total payment per Medicare stay is higher than 100% of the 64 Pennsylvania hospitals that report inpatient hip or knee replacement.
What do commercial insurers pay Temple University 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 $42,273 across 9 insurers, ranging from $28,817 to $69,762.