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York, PA 17403 · CMS Certification Number 390046. 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 Wellspan York Hospital
| Operation | Inpatient avg total payment Medicare + patient share | List price | List ÷ total | Outpatient Medicare allowed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hip or knee replacement | — | — | — | $12,137 |
| Shoulder replacement | — | — | — | $17,179 |
| Hip replacement after a fracture (DRG 522) | $17,512 | $124,892 | 7.1× | — |
Commercial negotiated rates (beta)
| MS-DRG 470 | Median across insurers | × Medicare total payment | Lowest–highest insurer | Insurers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hip or knee replacement | $54,550 | — | $12,965–$74,074 | 4 |
| Insurer | Median negotiated, MS-DRG 470 | × Medicare total payment | Plans |
|---|---|---|---|
| UnitedHealthcare | $74,074 | — | 1 |
| Capital Blue Cross | $60,832 | — | 1 |
| Highmark BCBS | $48,269 | — | 1 |
| Johns Hopkins HealthCare Plan | $12,965 | — | 1 |
From the hospital's price-transparency file (2026-01-01); commercial plans, dollar-amount contracts only.
From the hospital's price-transparency file (2026-01-01); commercial plans, dollar-amount contracts only.
Quality
Complications after hip or knee replacement: 4.8% (no different from the national rate). Readmissions: 6.2%. Overall Care Compare rating: 4 of 5 stars. Nonprofit · Acute · 590 beds
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Questions
How much does Medicare pay Wellspan York Hospital for a knee or hip replacement?
The Medicare allowed amount averaged $12,137 per outpatient hip or knee replacement case (APC 5115, 46 cases) in 2024. Inpatient stays were too few to report.
Is a knee replacement cheaper at a surgery center near Wellspan York Hospital?
Yes for Medicare facility payments. Apple Hill Surgical Partners, an orthopedic surgery center same ZIP away, is paid about $8,963 by Medicare for a knee replacement (CPT 27447). Not every patient is a surgery-center candidate.
What do commercial insurers pay Wellspan York 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 $54,550 across 4 insurers, ranging from $12,965 to $74,074.