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Hanover, PA 17331 · CMS Certification Number 390233. 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 Upmc Hanover
| Operation | Inpatient avg total payment Medicare + patient share | List price | List ÷ total | Outpatient Medicare allowed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hip or knee replacement | — | — | — | $12,295 |
| Shoulder replacement | — | — | — | $17,503 |
| Hip replacement after a fracture (DRG 522) | $19,317 | $48,544 | 2.5× | — |
Commercial negotiated rates (beta)
| MS-DRG 470 | Median across insurers | × Medicare total payment | Lowest–highest insurer | Insurers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hip or knee replacement | $43,057 | — | $21,143–$51,897 | 8 |
| Insurer | Median negotiated, MS-DRG 470 | × Medicare total payment | Plans |
|---|---|---|---|
| Capital Blue Cross | $51,897 | — | 1 |
| Independence Blue Cross | $48,959 | — | 1 |
| Aetna | $48,390 | — | 1 |
| Cigna | $45,329 | — | 1 |
| UnitedHealthcare | $40,785 | — | 1 |
| Highmark BCBS | $30,581 | — | 1 |
| UPMC Health Plan | $27,445 | — | 1 |
| Keystone Autism Services | $21,143 | — | 1 |
From the hospital's price-transparency file (2026-03-06); commercial plans, dollar-amount contracts only.
From the hospital's price-transparency file (2026-03-06); commercial plans, dollar-amount contracts only.
Quality
Complications after hip or knee replacement: 4.9% (no different from the national rate). Readmissions: 6.3%. Overall Care Compare rating: 4 of 5 stars. Nonprofit · Acute · 100 beds
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Questions
How much does Medicare pay Upmc Hanover for a knee or hip replacement?
The Medicare allowed amount averaged $12,295 per outpatient hip or knee replacement case (APC 5115, 143 cases) in 2024. Inpatient stays were too few to report.
Is a knee replacement cheaper at a surgery center near Upmc Hanover?
Yes for Medicare facility payments. Westminster Surgery Center, LLC, an orthopedic surgery center 16.8 mi away, is paid about $8,953 by Medicare for a knee replacement (CPT 27447). Not every patient is a surgery-center candidate.
What do commercial insurers pay Upmc Hanover 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 $43,057 across 8 insurers, ranging from $21,143 to $51,897.