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Media, PA 19063 · CMS Certification Number 390222. 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 Riddle Memorial Hospital
| Operation | Inpatient avg total payment Medicare + patient share | List price | List ÷ total | Outpatient Medicare allowed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hip or knee replacement | $13,653 | $64,982 | 4.8× | $12,717 |
| Shoulder replacement | — | — | — | $17,905 |
| Hip replacement after a fracture (DRG 522) | $14,982 | $83,939 | 5.6× | — |
Commercial negotiated rates (beta)
| MS-DRG 470 | Median across insurers | × Medicare total payment | Lowest–highest insurer | Insurers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hip or knee replacement | $33,358 | 2.4× | $29,483–$39,489 | 4 |
| Insurer | Median negotiated, MS-DRG 470 | × Medicare total payment | Plans |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aetna | $39,489 | 2.9× | 1 |
| BCBS (other) | $36,358 | 2.7× | 1 |
| Cigna | $30,357 | 2.2× | 1 |
| Independence Blue Cross | $29,483 | 2.2× | 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: 4.3% (no different from the national rate). Readmissions: 7%. Overall Care Compare rating: 4 of 5 stars. Nonprofit · Acute · 243 beds
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Questions
How much does Medicare pay Riddle Memorial Hospital for a knee or hip replacement?
In 2024 the average total payment to Riddle Memorial Hospital for an inpatient hip or knee replacement stay was $13,653 (MS-DRG 470, 146 Medicare stays; Medicare's payment plus the patient's deductible and coinsurance), and the Medicare allowed amount averaged $12,717 per outpatient case (APC 5115, 441 cases).
What is Riddle Memorial Hospital's list price for a joint replacement?
The hospital's average list (chargemaster) price for an inpatient hip or knee replacement was $64,982, 4.8× 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 Riddle Memorial Hospital?
Yes for Medicare facility payments. Riddle Surgical Center, an orthopedic surgery center same ZIP away, is paid about $9,445 by Medicare for a knee replacement (CPT 27447), $4,208 less than an inpatient stay at Riddle Memorial Hospital. Not every patient is a surgery-center candidate.
How does Riddle Memorial Hospital compare with other Pennsylvania hospitals?
Riddle Memorial Hospital's average total payment per Medicare stay is lower than 70% of the 64 Pennsylvania hospitals that report inpatient hip or knee replacement.
What do commercial insurers pay Riddle Memorial Hospital 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 $33,358 across 4 insurers, ranging from $29,483 to $39,489.