Price AtlasInteractive atlas · All states · techysurgeon.comBryn Mawr Hospital, the: what a joint replacement costs
Bryn Mawr, PA 19010 · CMS Certification Number 390139. 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 Bryn Mawr Hospital, the
| Operation | Inpatient avg total payment Medicare + patient share | List price | List ÷ total | Outpatient Medicare allowed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hip or knee replacement | $15,182 | $63,427 | 4.2× | $12,678 |
| Shoulder replacement | $19,321 | $88,770 | 4.6× | $17,938 |
| Hip replacement after a fracture (DRG 522) | $16,443 | $91,398 | 5.6× | — |
Commercial negotiated rates (beta)
| MS-DRG 470 | Median across insurers | × Medicare total payment | Lowest–highest insurer | Insurers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hip or knee replacement | $36,656 | 2.4× | $30,639–$40,683 | 4 |
| Insurer | Median negotiated, MS-DRG 470 | × Medicare total payment | Plans |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aetna | $40,683 | 2.7× | 1 |
| BCBS (other) | $38,690 | 2.5× | 1 |
| Independence Blue Cross | $34,623 | 2.3× | 1 |
| Cigna | $30,639 | 2.0× | 1 |
From the hospital's price-transparency file (2026-04-01); commercial plans, dollar-amount contracts only.
From the hospital's price-transparency file (2026-04-01); commercial plans, dollar-amount contracts only.
Quality
Complications after hip or knee replacement: 3.5% (no different from the national rate). Readmissions: 6.3%. Overall Care Compare rating: 5 of 5 stars. Nonprofit · Acute · 284 beds
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Questions
How much does Medicare pay Bryn Mawr Hospital, the for a knee or hip replacement?
In 2024 the average total payment to Bryn Mawr Hospital, the for an inpatient hip or knee replacement stay was $15,182 (MS-DRG 470, 103 Medicare stays; Medicare's payment plus the patient's deductible and coinsurance), and the Medicare allowed amount averaged $12,678 per outpatient case (APC 5115, 409 cases).
What is Bryn Mawr Hospital, the's list price for a joint replacement?
The hospital's average list (chargemaster) price for an inpatient hip or knee replacement was $63,427, 4.2× the average total payment for a Medicare stay. Almost nobody pays the list price; it matters for uninsured bills and percent-of-charge contracts.
Is a knee replacement cheaper at a surgery center near Bryn Mawr Hospital, the?
Yes for Medicare facility payments. Orthopaedic Surgery Center at Bryn Mawr Hospital, an orthopedic surgery center same ZIP away, is paid about $9,445 by Medicare for a knee replacement (CPT 27447), $5,737 less than an inpatient stay at Bryn Mawr Hospital, the. Not every patient is a surgery-center candidate.
How does Bryn Mawr Hospital, the compare with other Pennsylvania hospitals?
Bryn Mawr Hospital, the's average total payment per Medicare stay is higher than 61% of the 64 Pennsylvania hospitals that report inpatient hip or knee replacement.
What do commercial insurers pay Bryn Mawr Hospital, the 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 $36,656 across 4 insurers, ranging from $30,639 to $40,683.