Price AtlasInteractive atlas · All states · techysurgeon.comPenn State Health St. Joseph: what a joint replacement costs
Reading, PA 19605 · CMS Certification Number 390096. 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 Penn State Health St. Joseph
| Operation | Inpatient paid | List price | List ÷ paid | Outpatient allowed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hip or knee replacement | — | — | — | $11,985 |
| Shoulder replacement | — | — | — | — |
Quality
Overall Care Compare rating: 3 of 5 stars. Nonprofit · Acute · 240 beds
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Questions
How much does Medicare pay Penn State Health St. Joseph for a knee or hip replacement?
Medicare allowed an average of $11,985 per outpatient hip or knee replacement case (APC 5115, 23 cases) in 2024. Inpatient stays were too few to report.
Is a knee replacement cheaper at a surgery center near Penn State Health St. Joseph?
Yes for Medicare facility payments. Integrated Surgical Institute, LLC, an orthopedic surgery center 3.1 mi away, is paid about $8,568 by Medicare for a knee replacement (CPT 27447). Not every patient is a surgery-center candidate.