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West Reading, PA 19611 · CMS Certification Number 390044. 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 Reading Hospital
| Operation | Inpatient avg total payment Medicare + patient share | List price | List ÷ total | Outpatient Medicare allowed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hip or knee replacement | $16,477 | $70,643 | 4.3× | $11,907 |
| Shoulder replacement | — | — | — | $16,990 |
| Hip replacement after a fracture (DRG 522) | $17,958 | $81,476 | 4.5× | — |
Quality
Complications after hip or knee replacement: 3.6% (no different from the national rate). Readmissions: 5.3%. Overall Care Compare rating: 4 of 5 stars. Nonprofit · Acute · 744 beds
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Questions
How much does Medicare pay Reading Hospital for a knee or hip replacement?
In 2024 the average total payment to Reading Hospital for an inpatient hip or knee replacement stay was $16,477 (MS-DRG 470, 123 Medicare stays; Medicare's payment plus the patient's deductible and coinsurance), and the Medicare allowed amount averaged $11,907 per outpatient case (APC 5115, 306 cases).
What is Reading Hospital's list price for a joint replacement?
The hospital's average list (chargemaster) price for an inpatient hip or knee replacement was $70,643, 4.3× 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 Reading Hospital?
Yes for Medicare facility payments. Reading Hospital Surgicenter at Spring Ridge, an orthopedic surgery center 2.0 mi away, is paid about $8,568 by Medicare for a knee replacement (CPT 27447), $7,909 less than an inpatient stay at Reading Hospital. Not every patient is a surgery-center candidate.
How does Reading Hospital compare with other Pennsylvania hospitals?
Reading Hospital's average total payment per Medicare stay is higher than 78% of the 64 Pennsylvania hospitals that report inpatient hip or knee replacement.