Price AtlasInteractive atlas · All states · techysurgeon.comMount Nittany Medical Center: what a joint replacement costs
State College, PA 16803 · CMS Certification Number 390268. 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 Mount Nittany Medical Center
| Operation | Inpatient avg total payment Medicare + patient share | List price | List ÷ total | Outpatient Medicare allowed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hip or knee replacement | $16,741 | $76,577 | 4.6× | $13,181 |
| Shoulder replacement | — | — | — | $18,762 |
| Hip replacement after a fracture (DRG 522) | $18,789 | $76,437 | 4.1× | — |
Quality
Complications after hip or knee replacement: 5.2% (no different from the national rate). Readmissions: 7.1%. Overall Care Compare rating: 5 of 5 stars. Nonprofit · Acute · 260 beds
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Questions
How much does Medicare pay Mount Nittany Medical Center for a knee or hip replacement?
In 2024 the average total payment to Mount Nittany Medical Center for an inpatient hip or knee replacement stay was $16,741 (MS-DRG 470, 13 Medicare stays; Medicare's payment plus the patient's deductible and coinsurance), and the Medicare allowed amount averaged $13,181 per outpatient case (APC 5115, 297 cases).
What is Mount Nittany Medical Center's list price for a joint replacement?
The hospital's average list (chargemaster) price for an inpatient hip or knee replacement was $76,577, 4.6× 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 Mount Nittany Medical Center?
Yes for Medicare facility payments. Uoc Surgical Services Ltd, an orthopedic surgery center 3.2 mi away, is paid about $9,199 by Medicare for a knee replacement (CPT 27447), $7,542 less than an inpatient stay at Mount Nittany Medical Center. Not every patient is a surgery-center candidate.
How does Mount Nittany Medical Center compare with other Pennsylvania hospitals?
Mount Nittany Medical Center's average total payment per Medicare stay is higher than 81% of the 64 Pennsylvania hospitals that report inpatient hip or knee replacement.