Price AtlasInteractive atlas · All states · techysurgeon.comChester County Hospital: what a joint replacement costs
West Chester, PA 19380 · CMS Certification Number 390179. 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 Chester County Hospital
| Operation | Inpatient paid | List price | List ÷ paid | Outpatient allowed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hip or knee replacement | $13,859 | $60,320 | 4.4× | $12,605 |
| Shoulder replacement | $18,404 | $83,380 | 4.5× | $17,938 |
| Hip replacement after a fracture (DRG 522) | $15,413 | $70,103 | 4.5× | — |
Quality
Complications after hip or knee replacement: 3.2% (no different from the national rate). Readmissions: 5.2%. Overall Care Compare rating: 5 of 5 stars. Nonprofit · Acute · 319 beds
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Questions
How much does Medicare pay Chester County Hospital for a knee or hip replacement?
In 2024 Medicare paid Chester County Hospital an average of $13,859 per inpatient hip or knee replacement stay (MS-DRG 470, 79 stays) and $12,605 per outpatient case (APC 5115, 305 cases).
What is Chester County Hospital's list price for a joint replacement?
The hospital's average list (chargemaster) price for an inpatient hip or knee replacement was $60,320, 4.4× what Medicare paid. 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 Chester County Hospital?
Yes for Medicare facility payments. Turk's Head Surgery Center, an orthopedic surgery center same ZIP away, is paid about $8,981 by Medicare for a knee replacement (CPT 27447), $4,878 less than an inpatient stay at Chester County Hospital. Not every patient is a surgery-center candidate.
How does Chester County Hospital compare with other Pennsylvania hospitals?
Medicare paid Chester County Hospital less than 58% of the 64 Pennsylvania hospitals that report inpatient hip or knee replacement.