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Altoona, PA 16601 · CMS Certification Number 390073. 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 Upmc Altoona
| Operation | Inpatient paid | List price | List ÷ paid | Outpatient allowed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hip or knee replacement | — | — | — | $12,397 |
| Shoulder replacement | — | — | — | — |
Quality
Complications after hip or knee replacement: 4.7% (no different from the national rate). Readmissions: 6.4%. Overall Care Compare rating: 3 of 5 stars. Nonprofit · Acute · 398 beds
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Questions
How much does Medicare pay Upmc Altoona for a knee or hip replacement?
Medicare allowed an average of $12,397 per outpatient hip or knee replacement case (APC 5115, 63 cases) in 2024. Inpatient stays were too few to report.
Is a knee replacement cheaper at a surgery center near Upmc Altoona?
Yes for Medicare facility payments. Center for The Surgical Arts, LLC, an orthopedic surgery center same ZIP away, is paid about $8,396 by Medicare for a knee replacement (CPT 27447). Not every patient is a surgery-center candidate.