Price AtlasInteractive atlas · All states · techysurgeon.comMilton S Hershey Medical Center: what a joint replacement costs
Hershey, PA 17033 · CMS Certification Number 390256. 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 Milton S Hershey Medical Center
| Operation | Inpatient paid | List price | List ÷ paid | Outpatient allowed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hip or knee replacement | $18,718 | $123,534 | 6.6× | $12,203 |
| Shoulder replacement | $25,280 | $144,571 | 5.7× | $17,062 |
| Hip replacement after a fracture (DRG 522) | $20,883 | $81,888 | 3.9× | — |
Quality
Complications after hip or knee replacement: 6% (no different from the national rate). Readmissions: 6.8%. Overall Care Compare rating: 4 of 5 stars. Nonprofit · Acute · 564 beds
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Questions
How much does Medicare pay Milton S Hershey Medical Center for a knee or hip replacement?
In 2024 Medicare paid Milton S Hershey Medical Center an average of $18,718 per inpatient hip or knee replacement stay (MS-DRG 470, 21 stays) and $12,203 per outpatient case (APC 5115, 192 cases).
What is Milton S Hershey Medical Center's list price for a joint replacement?
The hospital's average list (chargemaster) price for an inpatient hip or knee replacement was $123,534, 6.6× 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 Milton S Hershey Medical Center?
Yes for Medicare facility payments. Hershey Outpatient Surgery Center, an orthopedic surgery center same ZIP away, is paid about $8,816 by Medicare for a knee replacement (CPT 27447), $9,902 less than an inpatient stay at Milton S Hershey Medical Center. Not every patient is a surgery-center candidate.
How does Milton S Hershey Medical Center compare with other Pennsylvania hospitals?
Medicare paid Milton S Hershey Medical Center more than 92% of the 64 Pennsylvania hospitals that report inpatient hip or knee replacement.