Price AtlasInteractive atlas · All states · techysurgeon.comGeisinger-Lewistown Hospital: what a joint replacement costs
Lewistown, PA 17044 · CMS Certification Number 390048. 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 Geisinger-Lewistown Hospital
| Operation | Inpatient avg total payment Medicare + patient share | List price | List ÷ total | Outpatient Medicare allowed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hip or knee replacement | — | — | — | $12,400 |
| Shoulder replacement | — | — | — | — |
| Hip replacement after a fracture (DRG 522) | $16,392 | $72,519 | 4.4× | — |
Commercial negotiated rates (beta)
| MS-DRG 470 | Median across insurers | × Medicare total payment | Lowest–highest insurer | Insurers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hip or knee replacement | $24,969 | — | $16,340–$52,706 | 7 |
| Insurer | Median negotiated, MS-DRG 470 | × Medicare total payment | Plans |
|---|---|---|---|
| Highmark BCBS | $52,706 | — | 1 |
| Aetna | $39,149 | — | 1 |
| Oscar | $38,373 | — | 1 |
| BCBS (other) | $24,969 | — | 1 |
| UPMC Health Plan | $22,419 | — | 1 |
| Geisinger Health Plan | $18,360 | — | 1 |
| Cigna | $16,340 | — | 1 |
From the hospital's price-transparency file (2026-07-01); commercial plans, dollar-amount contracts only.
From the hospital's price-transparency file (2026-07-01); commercial plans, dollar-amount contracts only.
Quality
Overall Care Compare rating: 5 of 5 stars. Nonprofit · Acute · 123 beds
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Questions
How much does Medicare pay Geisinger-Lewistown Hospital for a knee or hip replacement?
The Medicare allowed amount averaged $12,400 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 Geisinger-Lewistown Hospital?
Yes for Medicare facility payments. Uoc Surgical Services Ltd, an orthopedic surgery center 19.3 mi away, is paid about $9,199 by Medicare for a knee replacement (CPT 27447). Not every patient is a surgery-center candidate.
What do commercial insurers pay Geisinger-Lewistown 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 $24,969 across 7 insurers, ranging from $16,340 to $52,706.