Price AtlasInteractive atlas · All states · techysurgeon.comJefferson Einstein Montgomery Hospital: what a joint replacement costs
East Norriton, PA 19403 · CMS Certification Number 390329. 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 Jefferson Einstein Montgomery Hospital
| Operation | Inpatient avg total payment Medicare + patient share | List price | List ÷ total | Outpatient Medicare allowed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hip or knee replacement | $17,453 | $75,681 | 4.3× | $12,064 |
| Shoulder replacement | — | — | — | — |
Commercial negotiated rates (beta)
| MS-DRG 470 | Median across insurers | × Medicare total payment | Lowest–highest insurer | Insurers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hip or knee replacement | $35,383 | 2.0× | $25,887–$67,278 | 6 |
| Insurer | Median negotiated, MS-DRG 470 | × Medicare total payment | Plans |
|---|---|---|---|
| Geisinger | $67,278 | 3.9× | 1 |
| Aetna | $49,264 | 2.8× | 1 |
| Cigna | $39,338 | 2.3× | 1 |
| Highmark BCBS | $31,428 | 1.8× | 1 |
| UnitedHealthcare | $27,768 | 1.6× | 1 |
| Independence Blue Cross | $25,887 | 1.5× | 1 |
From the hospital's price-transparency file (2026-09-15); commercial plans, dollar-amount contracts only.
From the hospital's price-transparency file (2026-09-15); commercial plans, dollar-amount contracts only.
Quality
Complications after hip or knee replacement: 3.6% (no different from the national rate). Readmissions: 6.3%. Overall Care Compare rating: 4 of 5 stars. Nonprofit · Acute · 195 beds
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Questions
How much does Medicare pay Jefferson Einstein Montgomery Hospital for a knee or hip replacement?
In 2024 the average total payment to Jefferson Einstein Montgomery Hospital for an inpatient hip or knee replacement stay was $17,453 (MS-DRG 470, 14 Medicare stays; Medicare's payment plus the patient's deductible and coinsurance), and the Medicare allowed amount averaged $12,064 per outpatient case (APC 5115, 121 cases).
What is Jefferson Einstein Montgomery Hospital's list price for a joint replacement?
The hospital's average list (chargemaster) price for an inpatient hip or knee replacement was $75,681, 4.3× 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 Jefferson Einstein Montgomery Hospital?
Yes for Medicare facility payments. King of Prussia Surgery Center, an orthopedic surgery center 3.7 mi away, is paid about $8,981 by Medicare for a knee replacement (CPT 27447), $8,472 less than an inpatient stay at Jefferson Einstein Montgomery Hospital. Not every patient is a surgery-center candidate.
How does Jefferson Einstein Montgomery Hospital compare with other Pennsylvania hospitals?
Jefferson Einstein Montgomery Hospital's average total payment per Medicare stay is higher than 84% of the 64 Pennsylvania hospitals that report inpatient hip or knee replacement.
What do commercial insurers pay Jefferson Einstein Montgomery 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 $35,383 across 6 insurers, ranging from $25,887 to $67,278.