Price AtlasInteractive atlas · All states · techysurgeon.comGeisinger Wyoming Valley Medical Center: what a joint replacement costs
Wilkes Barre, PA 18711 · CMS Certification Number 390270. 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 Geisinger Wyoming Valley Medical Center
| Operation | Inpatient paid | List price | List ÷ paid | Outpatient allowed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hip or knee replacement | — | — | — | $11,640 |
| Shoulder replacement | — | — | — | $16,610 |
| Hip replacement after a fracture (DRG 522) | $17,416 | $170,718 | 9.8× | — |
Quality
Complications after hip or knee replacement: 3.7% (no different from the national rate). Readmissions: 5.9%. Overall Care Compare rating: 4 of 5 stars. Nonprofit · Acute · 356 beds
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Questions
How much does Medicare pay Geisinger Wyoming Valley Medical Center for a knee or hip replacement?
Medicare allowed an average of $11,640 per outpatient hip or knee replacement case (APC 5115, 305 cases) in 2024. Inpatient stays were too few to report.
Is a knee replacement cheaper at a surgery center near Geisinger Wyoming Valley Medical Center?
Yes for Medicare facility payments. Surgical Specialty Center of Northeastern Pa LLC, an orthopedic surgery center 4.5 mi away, is paid about $8,280 by Medicare for a knee replacement (CPT 27447). Not every patient is a surgery-center candidate.