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 paid | List price | List ÷ paid | Outpatient allowed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hip or knee replacement | $24,620 | $194,250 | 7.9× | $12,965 |
| Shoulder replacement | — | — | — | — |
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 Medicare paid Temple University Hospital an average of $24,620 per inpatient hip or knee replacement stay (MS-DRG 470, 28 stays) and $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× 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 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?
Medicare paid Temple University Hospital more than 100% of the 64 Pennsylvania hospitals that report inpatient hip or knee replacement.