Price AtlasInteractive atlas · All states · techysurgeon.comMeadville Medical Center: what a joint replacement costs
Meadville, PA 16335 · CMS Certification Number 390113. 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 Meadville Medical Center
| Operation | Inpatient avg total payment Medicare + patient share | List price | List ÷ total | Outpatient Medicare allowed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hip or knee replacement | $14,074 | $43,161 | 3.1× | $12,453 |
| Shoulder replacement | — | — | — | $17,787 |
| Hip replacement after a fracture (DRG 522) | $15,941 | $51,010 | 3.2× | — |
Quality
Complications after hip or knee replacement: 2.9% (no different from the national rate). Readmissions: 4.5%. Overall Care Compare rating: 4 of 5 stars. Nonprofit · Acute · 203 beds
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Questions
How much does Medicare pay Meadville Medical Center for a knee or hip replacement?
In 2024 the average total payment to Meadville Medical Center for an inpatient hip or knee replacement stay was $14,074 (MS-DRG 470, 102 Medicare stays; Medicare's payment plus the patient's deductible and coinsurance), and the Medicare allowed amount averaged $12,453 per outpatient case (APC 5115, 93 cases).
What is Meadville Medical Center's list price for a joint replacement?
The hospital's average list (chargemaster) price for an inpatient hip or knee replacement was $43,161, 3.1× the average total payment for a Medicare stay. Almost nobody pays the list price; it matters for uninsured bills and percent-of-charge contracts.
How does Meadville Medical Center compare with other Pennsylvania hospitals?
Meadville Medical Center's average total payment per Medicare stay is lower than 55% of the 64 Pennsylvania hospitals that report inpatient hip or knee replacement.